No. 10 Wisconsin holds off Northwestern for 33-24 win
Jonathan Taylor ran for two touchdowns to help the offense overcome a sluggish start and No. 10 Wisconsin's defense swarmed Northwestern before holding on for a 33-24 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
24
Wisconsin Badgers
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| WIS | 7 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 33 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 45-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Safety 0:58 24-33
C. Thorson sacked in end zone for a safety
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Touchdown 2:53 24-31
Garrett Dickerson 5 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 4:46 17-31
Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman 2 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 9:54 10-31
Natrell Jamerson 36 Yd Interception Return (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Field Goal 11:12 10-24
Rafael Gaglianone 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:26 10-21
Danny Davis III 5 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 9:16 10-14
Jonathan Taylor 11 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 2:38 10-7
Cameron Green 1 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 4:13 3-7
Jonathan Taylor 7 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Field Goal 13:25 3-0
Charlie Kuhbander 34 Yd Field Goal
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WIS
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 · End of Game
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NW 0:58
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:11 · Safety
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Safety 0:58 24-33
C. Thorson sacked in end zone for a safety
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WIS 1:09
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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NW 2:53
7 plays, 55 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 24-31
Garrett Dickerson 5 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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WIS 4:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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NW 4:46
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:46 17-31
Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman 2 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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NW 9:54
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:54 10-31
Natrell Jamerson 36 Yd Interception Return (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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WIS 11:12
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:12 10-24
Rafael Gaglianone 23 Yd Field Goal
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NW 14:53
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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WIS 1:21
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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NW 4:32
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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WIS 5:26
4 plays, 38 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:26 10-21
Danny Davis III 5 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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NW 7:08
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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WIS 9:16
4 plays, 79 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:16 10-14
Jonathan Taylor 11 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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NW 11:15
8 plays, 2 yards, 3:45 · Punt
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NW
1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Half
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WIS 0:21
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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NW 1:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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WIS 1:47
3 plays, 22 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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NW 2:38
12 plays, 44 yards, 6:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:38 10-7
Cameron Green 1 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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WIS 9:16
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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NW 10:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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WIS 12:11
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:42 · Interception
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NW 14:53
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:20 · Interception
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WIS 4:13
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:13 3-7
Jonathan Taylor 7 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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NW 8:01
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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WIS 10:07
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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NW 13:25
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:25 3-0
Charlie Kuhbander 34 Yd Field Goal
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WIS 14:52
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · Fumble
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
NW
WIS
20
1st Downs
13
3-15
3rd down efficiency
3-11
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
244
Total Yards
306
219
Passing
197
29/45
Comp/Att
11/20
4.9
Yards per pass
9.9
25
Rushing
109
34
Rushing Attempts
37
0.7
Yards per rush
2.9
5-50
Penalties
5-47
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
32:47
Possession
27:13
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