Jackson powers Northwestern past Pitt in Pinstripe Bowl
Justin Jackson ran for 226 yards and three touchdowns and powered Northwestern to only its third bowl victory, 31-24 over No. 22 Pittsburgh in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Pittsburgh Panthers
24
Northwestern Wildcats
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| NW | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 31 |
Yankee Stadium · 37,918 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/26 | vs Florida State Seminoles | L 10-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-11 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 23-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 17-21 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:14 24-31
Jack Mitchell 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:23 24-28
Garrett Dickerson 21 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 13:15 24-21
George Aston 6 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Chris Blewitt Kick)
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Touchdown 7:47 17-21
Justin Jackson 40 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 13:13 17-14
Nathan Peterman 5 Yd Run (Chris Blewitt Kick)
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Touchdown 2:51 10-14
Jester Weah 69 Yd pass from Nathan Peterman (Chris Blewitt Kick)
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Touchdown 3:08 3-14
Justin Jackson 16 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 14:31 3-7
Justin Jackson 8 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Field Goal 11:53 3-0
Chris Blewitt 46 Yd Field Goal
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NW
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:22 · End of Game
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PITT 1:22
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:33 · Interception
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NW 1:55
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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PITT 2:49
10 plays, 50 yards, 3:28 · Interception
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Field Goal 6:14 24-31
Jack Mitchell 37 Yd Field Goal
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NW 6:17
5 plays, 9 yards, 1:57 · Field Goal
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PITT 8:14
1 play, 2 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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NW 8:23
14 plays, 76 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:23 24-28
Garrett Dickerson 21 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PITT 13:15
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:15 24-21
George Aston 6 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Chris Blewitt Kick)
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NW 1:35
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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PITT 3:38
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:09 · Missed FG
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NW 7:47
14 plays, 89 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:47 17-21
Justin Jackson 40 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PITT 13:13
4 plays, 68 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:13 17-14
Nathan Peterman 5 Yd Run (Chris Blewitt Kick)
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PITT
5 plays, 30 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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NW 0:28
7 plays, 49 yards, 2:23 · Fumble
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PITT 2:51
1 play, 69 yards, 0:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 10-14
Jester Weah 69 Yd pass from Nathan Peterman (Chris Blewitt Kick)
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NW 3:08
8 plays, 74 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:08 3-14
Justin Jackson 16 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PITT 5:43
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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NW 7:34
13 plays, 66 yards, 5:20 · Interception
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PITT 12:54
4 plays, 56 yards, 1:37 · Interception
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NW 14:31
10 plays, 99 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:31 3-7
Justin Jackson 8 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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PITT 3:50
12 plays, 76 yards, 5:48 · Downs
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NW 9:38
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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PITT 11:53
5 plays, 30 yards, 1:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:53 3-0
Chris Blewitt 46 Yd Field Goal
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NW 13:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:53 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
PITT
NW
18
1st Downs
27
6-13
3rd down efficiency
9-19
0-2
4th down efficiency
4-4
438
Total Yards
462
269
Passing
214
16/29
Comp/Att
23/36
9.3
Yards per pass
5.9
169
Rushing
248
32
Rushing Attempts
50
5.3
Yards per rush
5.0
5-50
Penalties
4-35
4
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
1
24:38
Possession
35:22
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