| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Northwestern | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Game flow
Northwestern won by 14 · 4 scoresLead changes
0
1 time tied
NU biggest lead
+14
Q4 7:33
RUTG biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
NU 77% · RUTG 0%
tied 23% · 46:07 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Northwestern is ahead, below it Rutgers. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
6:36
TD Malik Washington 64 Yd pass from Ryan Hilinski (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)5 plays, 98 yds, 2:19 · from NU 2
RUTG 0–7 NU2nd quarter
8:44
TD Bo Melton 18 Yd pass from Noah Vedral (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)7 plays, 97 yds, 2:48 · from RUTG 3
RUTG 7–7 NU3:15
TD Marshall Lang 2 Yd pass from Ryan Hilinski (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)12 plays, 86 yds, 5:29 · from NU 14
RUTG 7–14 NU4th quarter
7:33
TD Andrew Clair 3 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)9 plays, 71 yds, 3:54 · from NU 29
RUTG 7–21 NUDrives
NU 3/14 scoredRUTG 1/13 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | NU | NU 25 | 6 | 49 | 1:31 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 13:29 | RUTG | RUTG 26 | 6 | 11 | 2:24 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:05 | NU | NU 10 | 3 | 2 | 1:20 | Punt |
| Q1 | 9:45 | RUTG | NU 42 | 3 | -1 | 0:50 | Punt |
| Q1 | 8:55 | NU | NU 2 | 5 | 98 | 2:19 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:26 | RUTG | RUTG 14 | 6 | 20 | 2:20 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:06 | NU | NU 21 | 5 | 4 | 1:38 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2:28 | NU | RUTG 35 | 4 | -2 | 1:27 | Downs |
| Q1 | 1:01 | RUTG | RUTG 37 | 5 | 10 | 1:28 | Punt |
| Q2 | 14:33 | NU | NU 20 | 8 | 41 | 3:01 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:32 | RUTG | RUTG 3 | 7 | 97 | 2:48 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 8:44 | NU | NU 14 | 12 | 86 | 5:29 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Northwestern 100% · pregame line Rutgers −2.5 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vedral | 18/30 | 152 | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 35.0 |
| Evan Simon | 1/2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 0 | 13 |
| Noah Vedral | 11 | 22 | 2.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 13 | 15 | 1.2 | 0 | 6 |
| Aaron Young | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Team | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Washington | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Simon | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Melton | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 1 | 46 |
| Shameen Jones | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 9 |
| Kyle Monangai | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 16 |
| Matt Alaimo | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jovani Haskins | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Brandon Sanders | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Aaron Young | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino Ambrosio | 0/1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Korsak | 9 | 403 | 44.8 | 0 | 4 | 56 |
Biggest plays
NU +22% Q2 3:15 Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Marshall Lang for 2 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)
RUTG +22% Q2 8:44 Noah Vedral pass complete to Bo Melton for 18 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK)
NU +19% Q1 6:36 Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Malik Washington for 64 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)
NU +18% Q3 4:24 Evan Hull run for 3 yds to the Nwest 23
RUTG +17% Q2 3:15 Charlie Kuhbander kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Team stats
| Stat | RUTG | NU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-17 | 5-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 222 | 402 |
| Passing | 159 | 267 |
| Comp/Att | 19/32 | 18/33 |
| Yards per pass | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| Rushing | 63 | 135 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Penalties | 11-90 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:01 | 32:59 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 2:22 4th & 1 at RUTG 6 Evan Hull run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 4 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:22 3rd & 5 at RUTG 10 Evan Hull run for 4 yds to the Rutgr 6
Q4 2:22 2nd & 7 at RUTG 12 Evan Hull run for 2 yds to the Rutgr 10
Q4 2:22 Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 02:22
Q4 3:51 1st & 10 at RUTG 15 Evan Hull run for 3 yds to the Rutgr 12
Q4 3:51 4th & 2 at RUTG 23 Evan Simon sacked by Samdup Miller for 0 yards to the Rutgr 15
Q4 4:47 3rd & 2 at RUTG 23 Evan Simon pass incomplete
Q4 4:47 2nd & 3 at RUTG 22 Isaih Pacheco run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 23
Q4 4:47 1st & 10 at RUTG 15 Evan Simon pass complete to Shameen Jones for 7 yds to the Rutgr 22
Q4 4:47 4th & 7 at NU 42 Derek Adams punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Aaron Young at the Rutgr 15
Q4 4:59 3rd & 7 at NU 42 Evan Hull run for no gain to the Nwest 42
Q4 4:59 2nd & 7 at NU 42 Evan Hull run for no gain to the Nwest 42
Q4 4:59 Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 04:59
Q4 5:44 1st & 10 at NU 39 Evan Hull run for 3 yds to the Nwest 42
Q4 5:44 Timeout RUTGERS, clock 05:44
Q4 5:50 4th & 13 at RUTG 16 Adam Korsak punt for 45 yds, downed at the Nwest 39
Q4 7:28 3rd & 13 at RUTG 16 Noah Vedral pass incomplete
Q4 7:28 2nd & 13 at RUTG 16 Noah Vedral pass incomplete
Q4 7:28 1st & 19 at RUTG 10 Noah Vedral pass complete to Brandon Sanders for 6 yds to the Rutgr 16
Q4 7:28 1st & 10 at RUTG 19 VEDRAL, Noah pass to the right complete for 4 yards to YOUNG, Aaron caught at the RU 23 and advanced to the RU 23 (HEARD II, Rod), out of bounds. PENALTY RU Holding on PACHECO, Isaih enforced 10 yards from the RU 19 to the RU 9 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q4 7:28 3rd & 1 at RUTG 18 Isaih Pacheco run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 19 for a 1ST down
Q4 7:28 2nd & 1 at RUTG 18 Noah Vedral pass incomplete
Q4 7:28 1st & 10 at RUTG 9 Noah Vedral pass complete to Shameen Jones for 9 yds to the Rutgr 18
Q4 7:28 Charlie Kuhbander kickoff for 63 yds , Jessie Parson III return for 7 yds to the Rutgr 9