Jackson, Thorson carry Northwestern past Maryland 37-21
Justin Jackson scored two touchdowns and ran for 171 yards to become Northwestern's career rushing leader, and the Wildcats beat Maryland 37-21 Saturday for their first Big Ten victory.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
37
Maryland Terrapins
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 3 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 37 |
| MD | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
SECU Stadium · 38,325 att.
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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Touchdown 1:54 37-21
Justin Jackson 21 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Field Goal 13:02 30-21
Charlie Kuhbander 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:33 27-21
Taivon Jacobs 20 Yd pass from Max Bortenschlager (Henry Darmstadter Kick)
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Field Goal 8:25 27-14
Charlie Kuhbander 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:24 24-14
Flynn Nagel 14 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 3:35 17-14
Clayton Thorson 18 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 8:14 10-14
D.J. Moore 52 Yd pass from Max Bortenschlager (Henry Darmstadter Kick)
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Touchdown 9:35 10-7
Justin Jackson 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Field Goal 0:31 3-7
Charlie Kuhbander 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:46 0-7
D.J. Moore 12 Yd pass from Max Bortenschlager (Henry Darmstadter Kick)
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NW
1 play, -1 yard, 0:38 · End of Game
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NW
1 play, -1 yard, 0:38 · End of Game
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MD 0:38
9 plays, 65 yards, 1:15 · Downs
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NW 1:54
7 plays, 55 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:54 37-21
Justin Jackson 21 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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MD 6:05
8 plays, 34 yards, 3:15 · Downs
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NW 9:20
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:45 · Downs
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MD 11:05
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:57 · Downs
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NW 13:02
8 plays, 38 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:02 30-21
Charlie Kuhbander 32 Yd Field Goal
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MD 1:43
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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NW 2:32
6 plays, 42 yards, 1:53 · Interception
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MD 4:33
10 plays, 79 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 27-21
Taivon Jacobs 20 Yd pass from Max Bortenschlager (Henry Darmstadter Kick)
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NW 8:25
9 plays, 43 yards, 2:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:25 27-14
Charlie Kuhbander 34 Yd Field Goal
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MD 10:53
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NW 12:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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MD 13:38
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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MD
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:20 · End of Half
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NW 0:24
8 plays, 61 yards, 2:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 24-14
Flynn Nagel 14 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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MD 2:45
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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NW 3:35
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:35 17-14
Clayton Thorson 18 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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MD 8:14
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:14 10-14
D.J. Moore 52 Yd pass from Max Bortenschlager (Henry Darmstadter Kick)
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NW 9:35
8 plays, 71 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 10-7
Justin Jackson 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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MD 12:45
6 plays, 8 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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NW 0:31
16 plays, 68 yards, 6:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:31 3-7
Charlie Kuhbander 40 Yd Field Goal
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MD 6:34
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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NW 7:31
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:10 · Interception
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MD 8:46
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:46 0-7
D.J. Moore 12 Yd pass from Max Bortenschlager (Henry Darmstadter Kick)
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NW 11:13
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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MD 12:28
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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NW 13:19
6 plays, 40 yards, 1:41 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
NW
MD
30
1st Downs
19
10-21
3rd down efficiency
6-17
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-4
531
Total Yards
340
293
Passing
255
27/49
Comp/Att
17/38
6.0
Yards per pass
6.7
238
Rushing
85
44
Rushing Attempts
31
5.4
Yards per rush
2.7
7-90
Penalties
2-30
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
35:57
Possession
24:03
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