Walker, Locke lead the way as Wisconsin beats Northwestern 23-3
— Tawee Walker ran for 126 yards in another big performance, Braedyn Locke threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, and Wisconsin beat Northwestern 23-3 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wisconsin Badgers
23
Northwestern Wildcats
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | 0 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 23 |
| NU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · 12,023 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Safety 14:52 23-3
Team Safety
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Touchdown 0:11 21-3
Tucker Ashcraft 3 Yd pass from Braedyn Locke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Field Goal 6:46 14-3
Luke Akers 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:39 14-0
Cade Yacamelli 3 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 14:31 7-0
Braedyn Locke 8 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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WIS
7 plays, 32 yards, 4:29 · End of Game
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NU 4:29
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:53 · Punt
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WIS 6:22
8 plays, 32 yards, 4:49 · Downs
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NU 11:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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WIS 12:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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NU 14:52
1 play, -18 yards, 0:13 · Safety
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Safety 14:52 23-3
Team Safety
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WIS 0:11
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 21-3
Tucker Ashcraft 3 Yd pass from Braedyn Locke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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NU 4:39
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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WIS 5:37
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:09 · Fumble
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NU 6:46
13 plays, 59 yards, 7:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:46 14-3
Luke Akers 26 Yd Field Goal
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WIS 14:04
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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NU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:39 · End of Half
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WIS 0:39
1 play, 3 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:39 14-0
Cade Yacamelli 3 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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NU 0:43
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:21 · Fumble
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WIS 1:04
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:31 · Punt
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NU 4:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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WIS 5:30
8 plays, 56 yards, 2:38 · Missed FG
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NU 8:08
11 plays, 65 yards, 6:23 · Missed FG
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WIS 14:31
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:31 7-0
Braedyn Locke 8 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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NU 3:03
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Missed FG
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WIS 4:30
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:26 · Punt
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NU 5:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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WIS 6:57
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:50 · Interception
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NU 8:47
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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WIS 11:05
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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NU 12:47
4 plays, 32 yards, 2:09 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
WIS
NU
19
1st Downs
9
4-12
3rd down efficiency
2-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
359
Total Yards
209
160
Passing
82
14/24
Comp/Att
9/24
6.7
Yards per pass
3.4
199
Rushing
127
43
Rushing Attempts
31
4.6
Yards per rush
4.1
2-15
Penalties
6-45
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
32:51
Possession
27:09
Highlights
00:30
Coco Azema picks off Wisconsin in the first quarter
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00:21
Braedyn Locke keeps it and scores the Wisconsin TD
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00:43
Wisconsin turns a fumble into a TD late in the first half
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00:31
Northwestern gets the turnover as they knock it loose from the QB
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