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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2004 Week 11 Recap

Wildcats defeat Lions 14–7 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 11).

Northwestern Wildcats 14 5-4 Winner
Final 14–7
Penn State Nittany Lions 7 2-7
Winner
Northwestern Wildcats
Final score
14–7
Halftime
Northwestern Wildcats 6–6 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Brett Basanez

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Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 14–7 in Week 11, 2004. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 7.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats beat Penn State Nittany Lions 14–7 in Week 11 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.41 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Noah Herron — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Tony Hunt () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northwestern Wildcats600614
Penn State Nittany Lions06007

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NUNorthwestern Wildcats
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NU
    Q1TD
    TJTerrell Jordan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Terrell Jordan (NU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.

  2. PSU
    Q2TD
    ISIsaac Smolko ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Zack Mills (PSU) pass across the middle complete to Isaac Smolko (PSU) for a 2 yard touchdown.

  3. NU
    Q4TD
    NHNoah Herron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Noah Herron (NU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +9.13 EPA
  • Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.17 EPA

Rushing

  • Noah Herron (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
  • Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
  • Terrell Jordan (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.50 EPA

Receiving

  • Tony Hunt () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
  • Jonathan Fields (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA
  • Isaac Smolko () (213) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brett Basanez77220.0%00+0.41+9.13
Zack Mills213273.7%01+0.04+1.17

Team EPA comparison

StatNUPSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121320-1.47Ended
Q17790-0.44Ended
Q121350-1.52Ended
Q17720-1.01Ended
Q121360-1.65Ended
Q17750+3.48Rush TD
Q17760+1.16Ended
Q221360+2.93Pass TD
Q27720+0.68Interception
Q221330-1.60Ended
Q27770-0.23Ended
Q221380+0.89Ended
Q221310+0.19Ended
Q27730-2.89Ended
Q37790+5.53Ended
Q321330+0.17Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Wildcats 31 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Anwar Phillips (PSU). (-7.06 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Wildcats fumble by Shaun Herbert (NU), recovered by Gio Vendemia (PSU), returned for no gain. (-5.77 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass right side intercepted by Paul Cronin (PSU). Returned for 14 yards. (-5.16 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Michael Robinson (PSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Dominique Price (NU). Returned for -2 yards. (-4.36 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side complete to Jonathan Fields (NU) for 51 yards. (+3.99 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · 31 yard field goal by Robbie Gould (PSU) is no good. (-3.38 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass right side complete to Michael Robinson (PSU) for 24 yards. (+2.95 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass right side complete to Shaun Herbert (NU) for 18 yards. (+2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (14–7) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Brett Basanez (77) — yds.
  • EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Northwestern Wildcats 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 7 in Week 11 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 14–7.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243110213.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Brett Basanez (77) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Northwestern Wildcats

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L