Thorson leads Northwestern over No. 20 Wisconsin 31-17
Clayton Thorson ran for two touchdowns and threw for one, and Northwestern beat No. 20 Wisconsin 31-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wisconsin Badgers
17
Northwestern Wildcats
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| NW | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 47,330 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | L 0-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs USC Trojans | W 24-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 7-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W 31-3 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:00 17-31
Kendric Pryor 10 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 12:50 10-31
Isaiah Bowser 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Field Goal 2:39 10-24
Charlie Kuhbander 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:23 10-21
Kyric McGowan 24 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Field Goal 0:56 10-14
Rafael Gaglianone 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:44 7-14
Clayton Thorson 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 2:21 7-7
Clayton Thorson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 8:04 7-0
Alec Ingold 4 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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NW
8 plays, 22 yards, 4:18 · End of Game
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WIS 4:18
7 plays, 19 yards, 1:40 · Downs
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NW 5:58
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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WIS 8:00
5 plays, 29 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:00 17-31
Kendric Pryor 10 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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NW 9:27
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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WIS 9:35
8 plays, 46 yards, 3:10 · Downs
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NW 12:50
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 10-31
Isaiah Bowser 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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WIS 14:26
1 play, -4 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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NW 14:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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WIS 0:44
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:50 · Missed FG
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NW 2:39
7 plays, 34 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:39 10-24
Charlie Kuhbander 26 Yd Field Goal
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WIS 5:33
2 plays, 24 yards, 0:43 · Fumble
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NW 6:23
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 10-21
Kyric McGowan 24 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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WIS 10:28
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NW 11:56
8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04 · Downs
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WIS
5 plays, 29 yards, 0:21 · Missed FG
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NW 0:21
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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WIS 0:56
9 plays, 50 yards, 2:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:56 10-14
Rafael Gaglianone 36 Yd Field Goal
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NW 3:44
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:44 7-14
Clayton Thorson 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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WIS 6:49
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:15 · Fumble
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NW 9:04
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:51 · Downs
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WIS 11:55
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NW 13:26
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:23 · Punt
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WIS 14:49
4 plays, 14 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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NW 2:21
15 plays, 75 yards, 5:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 7-7
Clayton Thorson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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WIS 8:04
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:04 7-0
Alec Ingold 4 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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NW 10:24
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:44 · Interception
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WIS 11:08
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:52 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
WIS
NW
17
1st Downs
19
4-12
3rd down efficiency
8-17
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
323
Total Yards
349
158
Passing
167
20/33
Comp/Att
17/30
4.8
Yards per pass
5.6
165
Rushing
182
32
Rushing Attempts
49
5.2
Yards per rush
3.7
5-54
Penalties
3-20
3
Turnovers
3
3
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
26:22
Possession
33:38
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