Ohio State Buckeyes 27–33 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2004

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 33–27 in Week 6, 2004. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 27, Northwestern Wildcats 33.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Ohio State Buckeyes 33–27 in Week 6 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.74 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Noah Herron — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Mark Philmore — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	3	0	6	9	0	27
Northwestern Wildcats	3	15	6	6	6	33

Scoring Map

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

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 23

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

OSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
3-0
33 yard field goal by Mike Nugent (OSU) is good.
NU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
3-3
41 yard field goal by Brian Huffman (NU) is good.
NU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-6
40 yard field goal by Brian Huffman (NU) is good.
NU
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Punt by Brian Huffman (NU) returned 63 yards by Santonio Holmes (OSU) for a touchdown.
NU
Q2TD
NHNoah Herron
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side complete to Noah Herron (NU) for a 14 yard touchdown.
OSU
Q3TD
LRLydell Ross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Lydell Ross (OSU) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.
NU
Q3TD
MPMark Philmore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side complete to Mark Philmore (NU) for a 27 yard touchdown.
OSU
Q4TD
SHSantonio Holmes ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Justin Zwick (OSU) pass right side complete to Santonio Holmes (OSU) for a 21 yard touchdown.
OSU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-24
29 yard field goal by Mike Nugent (OSU) is good.
NU
Q4TD
NHNoah Herron
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Noah Herron (NU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
NU
OTTD
NHNoah Herron
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
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 · 2 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +22.21 EPA
Justin Zwick (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +5.50 EPA

Rushing

Noah Herron (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.08 EPA
Lydell Ross (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
Antonio Pittman (194) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Mark Philmore (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
Santonio Holmes () (194) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
Jonathan Fields (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brett Basanez	77	30	6.7%	0	2	+0.74	+22.21
Justin Zwick	194	30	3.3%	0	1	+0.18	+5.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	NU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	77	4	+0.28	Ended
Q1	194	2	+0.08	Ended
Q1	77	3	-2.52	Ended
Q1	194	9	-0.20	Field goal
Q1	77	8	+1.98	Field goal
Q1	77	1	-0.10	Ended
Q1	194	3	-3.45	Ended
Q2	77	3	+2.07	Field goal
Q2	194	3	-0.69	Fumble
Q2	77	1	-1.48	Ended
Q2	77	4	-1.76	Touchdown
Q2	194	11	+0.59	Ended
Q2	77	5	+4.12	Interception
Q2	194	2	-2.37	Ended
Q2	77	13	+10.54	Pass TD
Q3	194	8	+7.11	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Punt by Brian Huffman (NU) returned 63 yards by Santonio Holmes (OSU) for a touchdown. (-8.62 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Zwick (OSU) pass across the middle complete to Roy Hall (OSU) for 49 yards. (+5.57 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side complete to Mark Philmore (NU) for a 27 yard touchdown. (+4.14 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Buckeyes fumble by Justin Zwick (OSU), recovered by Dominique Price (NU), returned for no gain. (-4.13 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass across the middle intercepted by Bobby Carpenter (OSU). Returned for 5 yards. (-4.11 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass right side intercepted by Nate Salley (OSU). Returned for no gain. (-4.02 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Justin Zwick (OSU) pass left side intercepted by Jeff Backes (NU). Returned for no gain. (-3.58 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side complete to Ashton Aikens (NU) for 22 yards. (+3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (33–27) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Brett Basanez (77) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: OSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Ohio State Buckeyes 27, Northwestern Wildcats 33 in Week 6 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 27–33.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242760077.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Brett Basanez (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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