Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2006 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 54–10 in Week 11, 2006. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 54, Northwestern Wildcats 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	12	12	6	54
Northwestern Wildcats	0	9	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Troy Smith (194) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +9.38 EPA
• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.82 EPA
• Justin Zwick (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -1.33 EPA

Rushing

• Antonio Pittman (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Ross Lane (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Shaun Herbert (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Troy Smith	194	19	21.1%	0	4	+0.49	+9.38
C.J. Bacher	77	27	3.7%	0	1	+0.07	+1.82
Justin Zwick	194	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.33	-1.33
Todd Boeckman	194	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.16	-2.16
Mike Kafka	77	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.54	-4.82
TEAM	77	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.71	-5.71

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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	77	11	0	+5.39	Interception
Q1	194	3	0	-2.85	Punt
Q1	77	4	0	-1.45	Punt
Q1	194	4	0	+2.21	Rush TD
Q1	77	2	0	-4.32	Fumble
Q1	194	5	0	+3.80	Pass TD
Q1	77	4	0	-5.02	Fumble
Q2	194	3	0	+5.44	Pass TD
Q2	77	2	0	-3.04	Fumble
Q2	194	2	0	-0.06	Interception
Q2	77	6	0	+6.62	Pass TD
Q2	194	3	0	+2.11	Pass TD
Q2	77	3	0	-1.88	Punt
Q2	194	12	0	-2.66	Fumble
Q2	77	4	0	-2.55	Field goal
Q3	194	9	0	+2.40	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr. for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.92 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher, fumbled at the NWest 27, recovered by Antonio Smith at the NWest 27. (-5.71 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Troy Smith pass complete to Antonio Pittman for 6 yards, fumbled in the endzone, forced by Deante Battle, recovered by Corey Wootton at the NWest 20, tackled by Deante Battle. (-4.96 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.67 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Ross Homan at the NWest 44, returned for 5 yards to the NWest 39. (-4.54 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 25 yards to the NWest 8 for a 1ST down. (+3.52 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Troy Smith pass complete to Maurice Wells for 25 yards to the NWest 3 for a 1ST down. (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Joel Howells kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ted Ginn Jr. for 37 yards to the OSU 37. (-3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (54–10) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Troy Smith (194) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: OSU 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Ohio State Buckeyes 54, Northwestern Wildcats 10 in Week 11 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 54–10.

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=263150077.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Troy Smith (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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