Saturday, November 13
Madison, Wis.
11 a.m. CT
Northwestern
3-7 , 1-6
7
at
35
Wisconsin
7-3 , 5-2
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Northwestern
0
0
0
7
7
Wisconsin
0
21
14
0
35
'Cats Fall Against No. 18 Wisconsin
11/13/2021 2:01:00 PM | Football
Madison, Wisc. - Northwestern dropped a 35-7 decision to No. 18 Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
The Wildcats opened the game with their longest drive of the season, at 19 plays, to march into Wisconsin territory before an interception in the end zone.
On defense, Northwestern was led by AP First Team Preseason All-American Brandon Joseph, who snagged his third interception of the season at the end of the first half. It was Joseph's ninth career interception, which moves him into a three-way tie for ninth all-time in Northwestern history with Sherrick McManis and Willie Lindsey.
On a challenging day for the Northwestern offense, Stephon Robinson, Jr. continued his impressive season at wide receiver with 134 all-purpose yards.
In the fourth quarter, A.J. Hampton returned a fumble, forced by Xander Mueller, 49 yards for a touchdown, the first defensive touchdown for the Wildcats since the 2018 Holiday Bowl and the first of Hampton's career.
Chicago's Big Ten Team returns to action at 11 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 20, welcoming No. 19 Purdue to Wrigley Field for the Wildcats Classic powered by CDW and NETAPP.
The Wildcats opened the game with their longest drive of the season, at 19 plays, to march into Wisconsin territory before an interception in the end zone.
On defense, Northwestern was led by AP First Team Preseason All-American Brandon Joseph, who snagged his third interception of the season at the end of the first half. It was Joseph's ninth career interception, which moves him into a three-way tie for ninth all-time in Northwestern history with Sherrick McManis and Willie Lindsey.
On a challenging day for the Northwestern offense, Stephon Robinson, Jr. continued his impressive season at wide receiver with 134 all-purpose yards.
In the fourth quarter, A.J. Hampton returned a fumble, forced by Xander Mueller, 49 yards for a touchdown, the first defensive touchdown for the Wildcats since the 2018 Holiday Bowl and the first of Hampton's career.
Chicago's Big Ten Team returns to action at 11 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 20, welcoming No. 19 Purdue to Wrigley Field for the Wildcats Classic powered by CDW and NETAPP.
Team Stats
NWU
WIS
Total Yards
239
497
Pass Yards
125
229
Rushing Yards
114
268
Penalty Yards
41
39
1st Downs
12
24
3rd Downs
3
6
4th Downs
1
0
TOP
25:38
33:50
2nd Quarter
NWU 0, WIS 7
WIS - Allen,Braelon 2 yd run (Larsh,Collin kick), 9 plays, 91 yards, TOP 04:46
NWU 0, WIS 14
WIS - Davis III,Danny 13 yd pass from Mertz,Graham (Larsh,Collin kick) 7 plays, 50 yards, TOP 03:20
NWU 0, WIS 21
WIS - Allen,Braelon 3 yd run (Larsh,Collin kick), 6 plays, 49 yards, TOP 02:58
3rd Quarter
NWU 0, WIS 28
WIS - Ferguson,Jake 11 yd pass from Mertz,Graham (Larsh,Collin kick) 3 plays, 14 yards, TOP 01:18
NWU 0, WIS 35
WIS - Allen,Braelon 33 yd run (Larsh,Collin kick), 2 plays, 39 yards, TOP 00:49
4th Quarter
NWU 7, WIS 35
NWU - Hampton, Jr.,A.J. 49 yd fumble recovery (Kuhbander,Charlie kick)
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
10
TD
0
YDS
100
INT
3
CMP
3
TD
0
YDS
25
INT
1
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