Northwestern scores 31 2nd-half points to beat Purdue 45-17
Clayton Thorson passed for a career-best 352 yards and three touchdowns, and Northwestern scored 31 second-half points Saturday on its way to a 45-17 victory against Purdue.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
45
Purdue Boilermakers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 7 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 45 |
| PUR | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Ross-Ade Stadium · 30,548 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | @ Ohio State Buckeyes | L 19-28 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | L 10-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:16 45-17
Jack Mitchell 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:57 42-17
Justin Jackson 9 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 8:00 35-17
Clayton Thorson 2 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 10:22 28-17
Bilal Marshall 49 Yd pass from David Blough (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 11:13 28-10
Garrett Dickerson 42 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 12:34 21-10
Justin Jackson 14 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 8:06 14-10
Austin Carr 33 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 1:56 7-10
Austin Carr 2 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 6:10 0-10
David Blough 1 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Field Goal 10:53 0-3
J.D. Dellinger 26 Yd Field Goal
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NW
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:46 · End of Game
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PUR 0:46
19 plays, 83 yards, 5:30 · Downs
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NW 6:16
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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PUR 8:36
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:40 · Interception
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NW 9:16
9 plays, 36 yards, 5:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:16 45-17
Jack Mitchell 23 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 14:43
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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NW 14:57
9 plays, 91 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 42-17
Justin Jackson 9 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PUR 3:06
11 plays, 31 yards, 4:54 · Punt
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NW 8:00
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:00 35-17
Clayton Thorson 2 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PUR 10:22
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:22 28-17
Bilal Marshall 49 Yd pass from David Blough (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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NW 11:13
1 play, 42 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:13 28-10
Garrett Dickerson 42 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PUR 11:20
4 plays, 28 yards, 1:14 · Interception
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NW 12:34
7 plays, 71 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:34 21-10
Justin Jackson 14 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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NW
10 plays, 75 yards, 1:11 · End of Half
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PUR 1:11
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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NW 4:14
9 plays, 53 yards, 2:54 · Interception
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PUR 7:08
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:58 · Punt
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NW 8:06
8 plays, 74 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:06 14-10
Austin Carr 33 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PUR 10:55
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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NW 12:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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PUR 13:29
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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NW 1:56
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 7-10
Austin Carr 2 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PUR 3:31
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:38 · Interception
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NW 4:09
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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PUR 6:10
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 0-10
David Blough 1 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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NW 8:34
6 plays, 41 yards, 2:19 · Interception
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PUR 10:53
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:53 0-3
J.D. Dellinger 26 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
NW
PUR
28
1st Downs
22
10-16
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-2
4th down efficiency
2-4
605
Total Yards
394
352
Passing
264
23/37
Comp/Att
29/51
9.5
Yards per pass
5.2
253
Rushing
130
46
Rushing Attempts
32
5.5
Yards per rush
4.1
0-0
Penalties
2-15
2
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
4
30:46
Possession
29:14
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