Brendan Sullivan shines in third start of season, leads Northwestern to 33-27 victory over Maryland.
— Brendan Sullivan threw two touchdown passes, passed for 265 yards, and added 56 on the ground as Northwestern defeated Maryland 33-27 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Maryland Terrapins
27
Northwestern Wildcats
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 14 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| NU | 14 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 19,286 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | L 30-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio State Buckeyes | L 16-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Nebraska Cornhuskers | L 23-48 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs UCLA Bruins | L 3-54 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:42 27-33
Jeshaun Jones 18 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Jack Howes Kick)
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Field Goal 5:03 20-33
Jack Olsen 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:19 20-30
Jack Olsen 19 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:45 20-27
Jack Howes 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:29 17-27
Jack Olsen 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 17-24
Jack Howes 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:18 14-24
Jack Olsen 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:17 14-21
Cam Porter 3 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 2:42 14-14
Bryce Kirtz 23 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 5:34 14-7
Roman Hemby 24 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Jack Howes Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 7-7
Cam Porter 1 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 12:44 7-0
Tai Felton 8 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Jack Howes Kick)
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NU
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:25 · End of Game
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MD 1:25
8 plays, 28 yards, 1:51 · Interception
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NU 3:16
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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MD 3:42
4 plays, 61 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:42 27-33
Jeshaun Jones 18 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Jack Howes Kick)
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NU 5:03
6 plays, 49 yards, 3:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:03 20-33
Jack Olsen 29 Yd Field Goal
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MD 8:10
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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NU 9:19
10 plays, 67 yards, 4:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:19 20-30
Jack Olsen 19 Yd Field Goal
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MD 13:54
9 plays, 22 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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NU 2:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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MD 4:45
12 plays, 38 yards, 5:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:45 20-27
Jack Howes 22 Yd Field Goal
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NU 10:26
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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MD 12:00
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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NU 13:29
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:29 17-27
Jack Olsen 47 Yd Field Goal
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NU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half
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MD 0:10
8 plays, 59 yards, 1:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 17-24
Jack Howes 34 Yd Field Goal
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NU 1:18
12 plays, 84 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:18 14-24
Jack Olsen 33 Yd Field Goal
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MD 6:15
11 plays, 77 yards, 6:01 · Downs
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NU 12:17
10 plays, 97 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:17 14-21
Cam Porter 3 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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MD 1:15
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NU 2:42
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:42 14-14
Bryce Kirtz 23 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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MD 5:34
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:34 14-7
Roman Hemby 24 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Jack Howes Kick)
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NU 8:50
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:50 7-7
Cam Porter 1 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick)
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MD 9:56
1 play, -12 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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NU 10:03
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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MD 12:44
5 plays, 66 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:44 7-0
Tai Felton 8 Yd pass from Taulia Tagovailoa (Jack Howes Kick)
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Team Stats
MD
NU
25
1st Downs
19
6-15
3rd down efficiency
2-10
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
391
Total Yards
364
274
Passing
265
30/47
Comp/Att
16/23
5.8
Yards per pass
11.5
117
Rushing
99
27
Rushing Attempts
40
4.3
Yards per rush
2.5
6-69
Penalties
8-69
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:13
Possession
30:47
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