Johnson leads Northwestern to first win, 30-14 over UNLV
Hunter Johnson threw his first career touchdown pass and ran in another Saturday afternoon to lead Northwestern past UNLV, 30-14.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UNLV Rebels
14
Northwestern Wildcats
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| NW | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 37,714 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | L 35-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Air Force Falcons | L 31-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Dakota State Bison | W 13-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 39-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:30 14-30
Drake Anderson 7 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 5:58 14-23
JJ Jefferson 50 Yd pass from Hunter Johnson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Field Goal 1:19 14-16
Charlie Kuhbander 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 14-13
Charlie Kuhbander 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:56 14-10
Charles Williams 37 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Field Goal 6:21 7-10
Charlie Kuhbander 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:14 7-7
Charles Williams 65 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 12:32 0-7
Hunter Johnson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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NW
1 play, -1 yard, 0:45 · End of Game
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UNLV 0:45
6 plays, 31 yards, 0:41 · Downs
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NW 1:30
1 play, 7 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 14-30
Drake Anderson 7 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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UNLV 1:36
4 plays, -5 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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NW 2:43
11 plays, 38 yards, 7:28 · Punt
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UNLV 10:11
7 plays, 45 yards, 2:23 · Missed FG
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NW 12:34
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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UNLV 13:22
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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NW 14:54
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Downs
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UNLV 1:34
1 play, 3 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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NW 1:42
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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UNLV 3:44
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:06 · Punt
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NW 5:58
2 plays, 60 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:58 14-23
JJ Jefferson 50 Yd pass from Hunter Johnson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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UNLV 6:36
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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NW 9:07
9 plays, 45 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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UNLV 12:04
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:53 · Interception
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NW
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · End of Half
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UNLV 0:04
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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NW 1:19
9 plays, 60 yards, 2:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:19 14-16
Charlie Kuhbander 44 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 3:45
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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NW 6:01
10 plays, 55 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 14-13
Charlie Kuhbander 30 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 10:56
10 plays, 80 yards, 5:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:56 14-10
Charles Williams 37 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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NW 1:31
4 plays, 51 yards, 1:28 · Interception
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UNLV 2:59
8 plays, 43 yards, 3:15 · Fumble
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NW 6:21
11 plays, 60 yards, 4:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:21 7-10
Charlie Kuhbander 33 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 11:14
3 plays, 74 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:14 7-7
Charles Williams 65 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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NW 12:32
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:32 0-7
Hunter Johnson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
UNLV
NW
17
1st Downs
26
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-14
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
330
Total Yards
441
120
Passing
165
16/26
Comp/Att
12/25
4.6
Yards per pass
6.6
210
Rushing
276
36
Rushing Attempts
50
5.8
Yards per rush
5.5
5-65
Penalties
8-78
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:22
Possession
32:38
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