Total Yards
Northwestern314
UCLA311
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UCLA at Northwestern
Sep 27, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 5
Away
UCLA
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 17
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Passing Yards
Northwestern115
UCLA180
Rushing Yards
Northwestern199
UCLA131
Turnovers
Northwestern0
UCLA0
Game Conditions
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Excitement
3.82
Postgame Win Probability
Northwestern: 59.4%
UCLA: 40.6%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern34:21
UCLA25:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern edges UCLA 17-14
Northwestern defeated UCLA 17-14 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 314-311 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 17-14. Jack Olsen 33 yd FG GOOD came with 2:24 left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 314 total yards, 199 rushing yards, and 115 passing yards. UCLA finished with 311 total yards, including 131 on the ground and 180 through the air.
Northwestern converted 6-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Northwestern led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Olsen 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jack Olsen 33 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 3-0 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Griffin Wilde 10 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 17-0 over UCLA).
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Komolafe 9 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 10-0 over UCLA).
Field Goal Good
Mateen Bhaghani 28 Yd Field Goal (UCLA led 3-17 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Mateen Bhaghani 25 Yd Field Goal (UCLA led 6-17 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Kwazi Gilmer 29 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Nico Iamaleava Pass to Anthony Woods for Two-Point Conversion) (UCLA led 14-17 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-14
Northwestern defeated UCLA.
Total yards
314-311
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
199
Northwestern averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
115
Northwestern averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
UCLA's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 314 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 115 | 180 |
| Rushing Yards | 199 | 131 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-18 | 19-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:21 | 25:39 |