| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Northwestern | 14 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
Game flow
Northwestern won by 18 · 5 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
NU biggest lead
+24
Q4 7:37
INST biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
NU 91% · INST 0%
tied 9% · 54:48 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northwestern is ahead, below it Indiana State. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:48
TD Evan Hull 3 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)11 plays, 75 yds, 5:12 · from NU 25
INST 0–7 NU1:42
TD Malik Washington 25 Yd pass from Hunter Johnson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)7 plays, 92 yds, 3:09 · from NU 8
INST 0–14 NU3rd quarter
12:17
FG Charlie Kuhbander 47 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, -2 yds, 0:49 · from INST 27
INST 0–17 NU4th quarter
7:37
TD Evan Hull 13 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)5 plays, 30 yds, 2:52 · from INST 30
INST 0–24 NU3:32
TD Zach Larkin 9 Yd pass from Anthony Thompson (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)9 plays, 75 yds, 4:05 · from INST 25
INST 6–24 NUDrives
NU 4/12 scoredINST 1/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NU | NU 25 | 11 | 75 | 5:12 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:42 | INST | INST 28 | 8 | 29 | 4:51 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:51 | NU | NU 8 | 7 | 92 | 3:09 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 1:35 | INST | INST 22 | 11 | 40 | 5:57 | Punt |
| Q2 | 10:38 | NU | NU 8 | 6 | 22 | 2:57 | Punt |
| Q2 | 7:41 | NU | INST 32 | 3 | 3 | 0:42 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 6:59 | INST | INST 29 | 5 | 7 | 3:10 | Punt |
| Q2 | 3:49 | NU | NU 20 | 3 | -3 | 1:34 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2:15 | INST | INST 30 | 3 | 6 | 0:58 | Punt |
| Q2 | 1:17 | NU | NU 27 | 4 | 4 | 1:06 | Punt |
| Q2 | 0:11 | INST | INST 21 | 1 | -2 | 0:11 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | INST | INST 25 | 3 | -1 | 1:54 | Punt |
Win probability
Northwestern 100% · pregame line Northwestern −28.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Thompson | 21/34 | 132 | 3.9 | 1 | 0 | -- |
| Kurtis Wilderman | 1/1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Sora | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 |
| Peterson Kerlegrand | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 |
| Zach Larkin | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Justin Dinka | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Michael Haupert | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Thompson | 6 | -4 | -0.7 | 0 | 8 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rontrez Morgan | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 0 | 17 |
| Michael Haupert | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 13 |
| Phazione McClurge | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 |
| Matt Sora | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 |
| Zach Larkin | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 9 |
| Henry Woodcock | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dante Hendrix | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Hambright | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Reiner | 9 | 368 | 40.9 | 0 | 3 | 53 |
Biggest plays
NU +1% Q1 9:48 Evan Hull run for 3 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)
NU +1% Q4 0:00 run for 2 yds to the Nwest 36
INST +1% Q1 9:42 Charlie Kuhbander kickoff for 56 yds
NU +1% Q1 4:51 Evan Hull run for no gain to the Nwest 8
INST +1% Q3 15:00 INDIANA ST Penalty, Face Mask (3 yards) ( Yards) declined
Team stats
| Stat | INST | NU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 169 | 275 |
| Passing | 138 | 66 |
| Comp/Att | 22/35 | 9/16 |
| Yards per pass | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Rushing | 31 | 209 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 46 |
| Yards per rush | 1.4 | 4.5 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:22 | 29:38 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at NU 38 run for 2 yds to the Nwest 36
Q4 1:11 4th & 1 at NU 35 Hunter Johnson run for 3 yds to the Nwest 38 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:11 Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 01:11
Q4 3:32 3rd & 7 at NU 29 Anthony Tyus III run for 6 yds to the Nwest 35
Q4 3:32 2nd & 12 at NU 24 Anthony Tyus III run for 5 yds to the Nwest 29
Q4 3:32 1st & 10 at NU 26 Anthony Tyus III run for 2 yds to the Nwest 24
Q4 3:32 Brayden Johnson kickoff for 39 yds
Q4 3:32 1st & Goal at NU 9 Anthony Thompson pass complete to Zach Larkin for 9 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed)
Q4 4:49 2nd & 4 at NU 13 Anthony Thompson pass complete to Rontrez Morgan for 4 yds to the Nwest 9 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:49 1st & 10 at NU 19 Kurtis Wilderman pass complete to Phazione McClurge for 6 yds to the Nwest 13
Q4 4:49 4th & 4 at NU 34 Thompson,Anthony pass incomplete to Morgan,Rontrez broken up by Pooler, Jr.,Jeffery PENALTY NU Roughing The Passer (Meiser,Jeremy) 15 yards from NU34 to NU19, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Q4 4:49 Timeout INDIANA ST, clock 04:49
Q4 7:37 3rd & 4 at NU 34 Anthony Thompson pass incomplete to Harry Van Dyne
Q4 7:37 2nd & 6 at NU 36 Anthony Thompson pass complete to Dante Hendrix for 2 yds to the Nwest 34
Q4 7:37 1st & 10 at NU 40 Anthony Thompson run for 4 yds to the Nwest 36
Q4 7:37 1st & 10 at INST 45 Thompson,Anthony pass incomplete to Morgan,Rontrez broken up by Heard II,Rod PENALTY NU Pass Interference (Heard II,Rod) 15 yards from ISU45 to NU40, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Q4 7:37 3rd & 3 at INST 32 Anthony Thompson pass complete to Phazione McClurge for 13 yds to the IndSt 45 for a 1ST down
Q4 7:37 2nd & 3 at INST 32 Anthony Thompson pass incomplete to Phazione McClurge
Q4 7:37 1st & 10 at INST 25 Anthony Thompson pass complete to Phazione McClurge for 7 yds to the IndSt 32
Q4 7:37 Trey Finison kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 7:37 3rd & 3 at INST 13 Evan Hull run for 13 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)
Q4 10:29 2nd & 11 at INST 21 Evan Hull run for 8 yds to the IndSt 13
Q4 10:29 1st & 10 at INST 20 Evan Hull run for 1 yd to the IndSt 21
Q4 10:29 2nd & 6 at INST 26 Evan Hull run for 6 yds to the IndSt 20 for a 1ST down