Wisconsin at Northwestern

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Northwestern beat No. 17 Wisconsin 33–⁠31. It was their 90th meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 54–⁠32–⁠4.

Away17Wisconsin10–⁠3 in 2009
31
HomeNorthwestern8–⁠5 in 2009
33

Final at Ryan Field, EvanstonTV: BTNAttendance 32,150

At kickoff
53°F, a few clouds, wind 3 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Palwaukee Municipal Airport (KPWK), 19 km from the stadium, 22 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wisconsin01410731
Northwestern10173333

Standouts

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Player stats

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Scott Tolzien19/3023521
RushingCarYdsTDLong
John Clay23100120
Montee Ball41204
Nick Toon2809
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Garrett Graham698227
Nick Toon780025
Isaac Anderson125025
David Gilreath21709

Northwestern

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Mike Kafka26/4032620
Zeke Markshausen1/13810
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Arby Fields82808
Stephen Simmons523012
Mike Kafka717015
Scott Concannon3803
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andrew Brewer6102234
Sidney Stewart494149
Drake Dunsmore345026
Jeremy Ebert444028
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jordan Mabin100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

WisconsinNorthwestern
334Total yards437
254Passing yards367
99Rushing yards73
7.8Yards per pass8.9
2.8Yards per rush2.9
18First downs20
4–⁠13Third downs6–⁠14
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers1
5–⁠44Penalties9–⁠61
19:06Possession17:34

Efficiency

WisconsinNorthwestern
41%Success rate44%
−0.04EPA per play0.14
0.85Explosiveness1.03
−0.18Rushing EPA−0.14
0.07Passing EPA0.32
25%Passing-down success38%
0.01First-down EPA0.08
−0.20Second-down EPA0.14
0.12Third-down EPA0.31

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Wisconsin 51% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

Every drive

Northwestern end zoneWisconsin end zoneQ1 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ1 NorthwesternField goal, 8 playsQ1 NorthwesternResult not recorded, 7 playsQ2 NorthwesternDefensive TD, 1 play (Wisconsin scores)Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ2 NorthwesternField goal, 6 playsQ2 WisconsinEnd of half, 1 playQ3 WisconsinField goal, 9 playsQ3 NorthwesternPunt return TD, 6 plays (Wisconsin scores)Q3 WisconsinResult not recordedQ3 NorthwesternField goal, 9 playsQ3 WisconsinTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ3 NorthwesternField goal, 6 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 NorthwesternPunt, 6 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinFumble, 5 playsQ4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinInterception, 1 playQ4 NorthwesternEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Northwestern drives left to right, Wisconsin right to left.
  1. Q1 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 39 yards
  3. Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 34 yards
  4. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 17 yards
  5. Q1 NorthwesternField goal, 8 plays, 58 yards
  6. Q1 NorthwesternResult not recorded, 7 plays, −35 yards
  7. Q2 NorthwesternDefensive TD, 1 play (Wisconsin scores), 2 yards
  8. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 37 yards
  9. Q2 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 34 yards
  10. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 32 yards
  11. Q2 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 80 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 84 yards
  13. Q2 NorthwesternField goal, 6 plays, 32 yards
  14. Q2 WisconsinEnd of half, 1 play, −7 yards
  15. Q3 WisconsinField goal, 9 plays, 37 yards
  16. Q3 NorthwesternPunt return TD, 6 plays (Wisconsin scores), −6 yards
  17. Q3 WisconsinResult not recorded, 100 yards
  18. Q3 NorthwesternField goal, 9 plays, 36 yards
  19. Q3 WisconsinTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 63 yards
  20. Q3 NorthwesternField goal, 6 plays, 29 yards
  21. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 54 yards
  22. Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 6 plays, 51 yards
  23. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 43 yards
  24. Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 69 yards
  25. Q4 WisconsinFumble, 5 plays, 57 yards
  26. Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 29 yards
  27. Q4 WisconsinInterception, 1 play, 20 yards
  28. Q4 NorthwesternEnd of game, 1 play, 27 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 0
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 9 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 25Mike Kafka pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 4 yards to the Nwest 29.
14:152nd & 6 at own 29Mike Kafka pass complete to Scott Concannon for 5 yards to the Nwest 34.
13:553rd & 1 at own 34Scott Concannon rush for 3 yards to the Nwest 37 for a 1ST down.
13:311st & 10 at own 37Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Scott Concannon.
13:262nd & 10 at own 37Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Andrew Brewer.
13:153rd & 10 at own 37Mike Kafka pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 21 yards to the Wisc 42 for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at opp 42Arby Fields rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 36.
12:152nd & 4 at opp 36Mike Kafka pass complete to Arby Fields for 5 yards to the Wisc 31 for a 1ST down.
11:521st & 10 at opp 31Arby Fields rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 26.
11:252nd & 5 at opp 26Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 7, Wisconsin 0
11:25Stefan Demos extra point GOOD.
11:25Stefan Demos kickoff for 64 yards returned by Isaac Anderson for 18 yards to the Wisc 24.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
11:111st & 10 at own 24Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Isaac Anderson.
11:042nd & 10 at own 24John Clay rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 29.
10:263rd & 5 at own 29Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 25 yards to the Nwest 46 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at opp 46John Clay rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 44.
9:222nd & 8 at opp 44John Clay rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 43.
8:503rd & 7 at opp 43Scott Tolzien sacked by Brad Phillips for a loss of 8 yards to the Wisc 49.
8:184th & 15 at own 49Brad Nortman punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Andrew Brewer at the Nwest 14.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
8:091st & 10 at own 14Scott Concannon rush for 3 yards to the Nwest 17.
7:302nd & 7 at own 17Mike Kafka sacked by J.J. Watt for a loss of zero to the Nwest 17.
7:063rd & 7 at own 17Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Andrew Brewer, NORTHWESTERN penalty Holding declined.
6:554th & 7 at own 17Stefan Demos punt for 31 yards, fair catch by David Gilreath at the Nwest 48.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
6:451st & 10 at opp 47John Clay rush for no gain to the Nwest 47.
6:062nd & 10 at opp 47Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 6 yards to the Nwest 41.
5:303rd & 4 at opp 41David Gilreath rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Nwest 46.
4:434th & 9 at opp 46Brad Nortman punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Field goal, 8 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 20Stephen Simmons rush for 5 yards to the Nwest 25.
4:012nd & 5 at own 25Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 34 yards to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at opp 41Mike Kafka pass incomplete.
3:242nd & 10 at opp 41Stephen Simmons rush for 12 yards to the Wisc 29 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 29Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Andrew Brewer.
2:522nd & 10 at opp 29Arby Fields rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 28.
2:143rd & 9 at opp 28Mike Kafka pass incomplete.
2:094th & 9 at opp 28Stefan Demos 45 yard field goal GOOD.Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 0
2:09Stefan Demos kickoff for 54 yards returned by Chris Borland for 12 yards to the Wisc 28.
Wisconsin 9 plays
2:091st & 10 at own 28NORTHWESTERN penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
1:401st & 10 at own 43Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 47.
1:172nd & 6 at own 47Nick Toon rush for 9 yards to the Nwest 44 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at opp 44Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 0:50.
0:421st & 10 at opp 44Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the Nwest 40.
0:002nd & 6 at opp 40Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 20 yards to the Nwest 20 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:531st & 10 at opp 20Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 18 yards to the Nwest 2 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:221st & goal at opp 2John Clay rush for no gain to the Nwest 2.
Q2 13:522nd & goal at opp 2John Clay rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 6
Q2 13:52Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 7
Q2 13:52Philip Welch kickoff for 68 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 33 yards to the Nwest 35.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Northwestern 27, Wisconsin 14
Northwestern Defensive TD, 1 play (Wisconsin scores)
13:381st & 10 at own 35Scott Concannon rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Wisc Jaevery McFadden at the Nwest 37.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 5 plays
13:311st & 10 at opp 37John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Nwest 31.
12:552nd & 4 at opp 31John Clay rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 29.
12:103rd & 2 at opp 29John Clay rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 28.
11:364th & 1 at opp 28John Clay rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 27 for a 1ST down.
11:041st & 10 at opp 27Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 13, Northwestern 10
11:04Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 14, Northwestern 10
11:04Philip Welch kickoff for 68 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 64 yards to the Wisc 34.
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 7 plays
11:041st & 10 at opp 34NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Keegan Grant accepted.
10:461st & 15 at opp 39Mike Kafka pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 15 yards to the Wisc 24 for a 1ST down.
10:331st & 10 at opp 24Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Sidney Stewart.
10:332nd & 10 at opp 24Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 10:33.
10:252nd & 10 at opp 24Mike Kafka pass complete to Arby Fields for 4 yards to the Wisc 20.
9:513rd & 6 at opp 20Mike Kafka pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 8 yards to the Wisc 12 for a 1ST down.
9:281st & 10 at opp 12Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Sidney Stewart.
9:182nd & 10 at opp 12Mike Kafka rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 7.
8:503rd & 4 at opp 7NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Neal Deiters accepted.
8:233rd & 9 at opp 12Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 16, Wisconsin 14
8:23Stefan Demos extra point GOOD.Northwestern 17, Wisconsin 14
8:23Stefan Demos kickoff for 41 yards returned by Blake Sorensen for 9 yards to the Wisc 38.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 38John Clay rush for no gain to the Wisc 38.
7:302nd & 10 at own 38Scott Tolzien pass complete to Lance Kendricks for 6 yards to the Wisc 44.
7:023rd & 4 at own 44Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Isaac Anderson.
6:544th & 4 at own 44Brad Nortman punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Andrew Brewer at the Nwest 20.
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 3 plays
6:471st & 10 at own 20Mike Kafka pass complete to Demetrius Fields for 14 yards to the Nwest 34 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at own 34Mike Kafka pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 28 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
6:021st & 10 at opp 38Zeke Markshausen pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 23, Wisconsin 14
6:02Stefan Demos extra point GOOD.Northwestern 24, Wisconsin 14
6:02Stefan Demos kickoff for 70 yards returned by Isaac Anderson for 5 yards to the Wisc 5.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
5:471st & 10 at own 5John Clay rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 13.
5:252nd & 2 at own 13John Clay rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 17 for a 1ST down.
4:561st & 10 at own 17Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 6 yards to the Wisc 23.
4:152nd & 4 at own 23Scott Tolzien rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 18.
3:473rd & 9 at own 18Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
3:354th & 9 at own 18Brad Nortman punt for 48 yards, returned by Andrew Brewer for 5 yards to the Nwest 39.
Northwestern Field goal, 6 plays
3:251st & 10 at own 39Mike Kafka pass complete to Drake Dunsmore for 26 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 10 at opp 35Mike Kafka pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 1 yard to the Wisc 34.
2:432nd & 9 at opp 34WISCONSIN penalty 4 yard Pass Interference on Culmer St. Jean accepted, no play.
2:331st & 10 at opp 30Mike Kafka pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 7 yards to the Wisc 23.
1:522nd & 3 at opp 23Stephen Simmons rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 21.
1:203rd & 1 at opp 21Jacob Schmidt rush for no gain to the Wisc 21.
0:394th & 1 at opp 21Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 0:39.
0:344th & 1 at opp 21Stefan Demos 38 yard field goal GOOD.Northwestern 27, Wisconsin 14
0:34Stefan Demos kickoff for 48 yards returned by Bradie Ewing for 16 yards to the Wisc 38.
Wisconsin End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 38Scott Tolzien sacked by Corey Wootton for a loss of 7 yards to the Wisc 31.
Q3 15:00Stefan Demos kickoff for 68 yards returned by David Gilreath for 29 yards to the Wisc 31.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Northwestern 30, Wisconsin 24
Wisconsin Field goal, 9 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 31Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 25 yards to the Nwest 44 for a 1ST down.
14:171st & 10 at opp 44Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 14 yards to the Nwest 30 for a 1ST down.
13:501st & 10 at opp 30Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 5 yards to the Nwest 35, WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard Holding on Isaac Anderson accepted.
13:241st & 20 at opp 35Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
13:052nd & 20 at opp 35Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 9 yards to the Nwest 26.
12:303rd & 11 at opp 26Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 15 yards to the Nwest 11 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 11Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
12:042nd & 10 at opp 11WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard Illegal Motion on Isaac Anderson accepted.
11:502nd & 15 at opp 16Scott Tolzien pass complete to Zach Brown for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 18.
11:163rd & 17 at opp 18Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Kyle Jefferson.
11:114th & 17 at opp 18Philip Welch 35 yard field goal GOOD.Northwestern 27, Wisconsin 17
11:11Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jacob Schmidt for 12 yards to the Nwest 6, NORTHWESTERN penalty 6 yard Illegal Block on Stephen Simmons accepted.
Northwestern Punt return TD, 6 plays (Wisconsin scores)
10:541st & 10 at own 6Arby Fields rush for 9 yards to the Nwest 29, WISCONSIN penalty 14 yard Face Mask on Jaevery McFadden accepted for a 1ST down.
10:361st & 10 at own 29Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 12 yards to the Nwest 41 for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at own 41Mike Kafka pass complete to Arby Fields for 1 yard to the Nwest 42.
9:352nd & 9 at own 42Arby Fields rush for no gain to the Nwest 32, NORTHWESTERN penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
9:112nd & 19 at own 32Mike Kafka pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 3 yards to the Nwest 35.
8:313rd & 16 at own 35Mike Kafka pass incomplete, NORTHWESTERN penalty Holding declined.
8:164th & 16 at own 35Stefan Demos punt for 33 yards, returned by David Gilreath for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 27, Wisconsin 23
8:16Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Northwestern 27, Wisconsin 24
8:16Philip Welch kickoff for 62 yards returned by Stephen Simmons for 34 yards to the Nwest 42.
Northwestern Field goal, 9 plays
8:061st & 10 at own 42Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 8:06.
7:501st & 10 at own 42Mike Kafka pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 6 yards to the Nwest 48.
7:302nd & 4 at own 48Arby Fields rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 49.
7:163rd & 1 at opp 49NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Josh Rooks accepted.
6:453rd & 6 at own 46Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 8 yards to the Wisc 46 for a 1ST down.
6:191st & 10 at opp 46Mike Kafka pass incomplete.
6:052nd & 10 at opp 46Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 10 yards to the Wisc 36 for a 1ST down.
5:361st & 10 at opp 36Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Brendan Mitchell.
5:322nd & 10 at opp 36Mike Kafka pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 5 yards to the Wisc 31.
4:583rd & 5 at opp 31Mike Kafka rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 28.
4:204th & 2 at opp 28Stefan Demos 45 yard field goal GOOD.Northwestern 30, Wisconsin 24
4:20Stefan Demos kickoff for 63 yards returned by David Gilreath for 18 yards to the Wisc 25.
Wisconsin Turnover on downs, 6 plays
4:061st & 10 at own 25Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 14 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at own 39John Clay rush for 20 yards to the Nwest 41 for a 1ST down.
3:101st & 10 at opp 41Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Kyle Jefferson.
3:052nd & 10 at opp 41Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
2:503rd & 10 at opp 41Scott Tolzien rush for 8 yards to the Nwest 33.
2:124th & 2 at opp 33Scott Tolzien sacked by Vince Browne for a loss of 5 yards to the Nwest 38.
Northwestern Field goal, 6 plays
2:121st & 10 at own 38NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
2:051st & 15 at own 33Stephen Simmons rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 35.
1:242nd & 13 at own 35Mike Kafka pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 49 yards to the Wisc 16 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at opp 16Stephen Simmons rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 14.
0:002nd & 8 at opp 14Mike Kafka sacked by Jaevery McFadden for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 17.
Q4 14:553rd & 11 at opp 17Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Sidney Stewart.
Q4 14:504th & 11 at opp 17Stefan Demos 34 yard field goal GOOD.Northwestern 33, Wisconsin 24
Q4 14:50Stefan Demos kickoff for 51 yards returned by Chris Borland for 27 yards to the Wisc 46.
4th quarter8 drives, then Northwestern 33, Wisconsin 31
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 8 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 46John Clay rush for no gain to the Wisc 46.
13:552nd & 10 at own 46Scott Tolzien pass complete to David Gilreath for 8 yards to the Nwest 46.
13:203rd & 2 at opp 46Scott Tolzien pass complete to David Gilreath for 9 yards to the Nwest 37 for a 1ST down.
12:541st & 10 at opp 37Scott Tolzien pass complete to John Clay for 11 yards to the Nwest 26 for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at opp 26John Clay rush for 9 yards to the Nwest 17.
11:552nd & 1 at opp 17John Clay rush for 4 yards to the Nwest 13 for a 1ST down.
11:201st & 10 at opp 13Montee Ball rush for no gain to the Nwest 13.
10:452nd & 10 at opp 13Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 33, Wisconsin 30
10:45Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Northwestern 33, Wisconsin 31
10:45Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Punt, 6 plays
10:351st & 10 at own 20Mike Kafka pass complete to Arby Fields for 9 yards to the Nwest 29.
10:152nd & 1 at own 29Arby Fields rush for no gain to the Nwest 29.
10:003rd & 1 at own 29NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Josh Rooks accepted.
9:253rd & 6 at own 24Mike Kafka rush for 14 yards to the Nwest 38 for a 1ST down.
8:541st & 10 at own 38Mike Kafka rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 40.
8:322nd & 8 at own 40Mike Kafka pass complete to Arby Fields for 4 yards to the Nwest 44.
8:093rd & 4 at own 44Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Andrew Brewer.
8:004th & 4 at own 44Stefan Demos punt for 37 yards, returned by David Gilreath for 2 yards to the Wisc 21.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
7:501st & 10 at own 21John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 27.
7:172nd & 4 at own 27John Clay rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 29.
6:383rd & 2 at own 29John Clay rush for 15 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
6:061st & 10 at own 44Montee Ball rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 48.
5:252nd & 6 at own 48Nick Toon rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 47.
4:513rd & 7 at own 47Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
4:444th & 7 at own 47Brad Nortman punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Andrew Brewer at the Nwest 15.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 15Mike Kafka pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 8 yards to the Nwest 23.
3:592nd & 2 at own 23Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Jeremy Ebert.
3:503rd & 2 at own 23Mike Kafka pass incomplete to Jeremy Ebert.
3:434th & 2 at own 23Stefan Demos punt for 33 yards, fair catch by David Gilreath at the Wisc 34, WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Wisconsin Fumble, 5 plays
3:351st & 10 at own 34Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 6 yards to the Wisc 40.
3:042nd & 4 at own 40Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
2:583rd & 4 at own 40NORTHWESTERN penalty 0 yard Pass Interference on Brian Peters accepted, no play.
2:381st & 10 at own 45John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Nwest 49.
2:182nd & 4 at opp 49John Clay rush for 3 yards to the Nwest 46.
1:443rd & 1 at opp 46John Clay rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Brian Peters at the Nwest 41.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
1:391st & 10 at own 41Arby Fields rush for 6 yards to the Nwest 47.
1:392nd & 4 at own 47Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 1:39.
1:352nd & 4 at own 47Arby Fields rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 46.
1:353rd & 5 at own 46Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 1:35.
1:263rd & 5 at own 46Mike Kafka rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Nwest 43.
0:484th & 8 at own 43Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 0:48.
0:424th & 8 at own 43Stefan Demos punt for 37 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Wisc 20.
Wisconsin Interception, 1 play
0:331st & 10 at own 20Scott Tolzien pass intercepted by Jordan Mabin at the Wisc 40, returned for no gain to the Wisc 40.
Northwestern End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at opp 40Team rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 37.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Wisconsin leads 62–⁠37–⁠4 in 103 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

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