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NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
7
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| RUTG | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
SHI Stadium · 53,026 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/2/26 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:19 7-24
Caleb Komolafe 1 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 4:05 0-24
Kyle Monangai 15 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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Field Goal 7:42 0-17
Jai Patel 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:26 0-14
Gavin Wimsatt 6 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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Touchdown 8:04 0-7
Ian Strong 11 Yd pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jai Patel Kick)
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RUTG
1 play, -6 yards, 0:19 · End of Game
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NU 0:19
10 plays, 45 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 7-24
Caleb Komolafe 1 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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NU 2:45
8 plays, 18 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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RUTG 6:32
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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NU 10:13
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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RUTG 11:46
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NU 13:42
6 plays, 31 yards, 1:45 · Interception
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RUTG 0:27
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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NU 2:38
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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RUTG 4:05
9 plays, 60 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:05 0-24
Kyle Monangai 15 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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NU 9:19
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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RUTG 11:21
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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NU 14:15
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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NU
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
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RUTG 0:09
7 plays, 8 yards, 1:12 · Missed FG
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NU 1:19
4 plays, 17 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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RUTG 1:54
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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NU 3:33
9 plays, 34 yards, 4:09 · Downs
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RUTG 7:42
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:47 · Field Goal
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NU 11:29
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:57 · Downs
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RUTG 13:26
16 plays, 80 yards, 8:12 · Touchdown
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NU 6:38
5 plays, 32 yards, 5:01 · Punt
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Field Goal 7:42 0-17
Jai Patel 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:26 0-14
Gavin Wimsatt 6 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick)
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RUTG 8:04
16 plays, 75 yards, 6:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:04 0-7
Ian Strong 11 Yd pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jai Patel Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
NU
RUTG
13
1st Downs
20
5-15
3rd down efficiency
8-18
1-3
4th down efficiency
3-3
201
Total Yards
285
189
Passing
163
24/41
Comp/Att
17/29
4.6
Yards per pass
5.6
12
Rushing
122
22
Rushing Attempts
44
0.5
Yards per rush
2.8
3-30
Penalties
2-19
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
22:04
Possession
37:56
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