Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2008 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 45–10 in Week 11, 2008. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Northwestern Wildcats 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	15	6	12	45
Northwestern Wildcats	6	0	3	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.28 EPA/play +16.63 EPA
• Mike Kafka (77) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
• Todd Boeckman (194) — 0.0 yds · -1.06 EPA/play -2.12 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.23 EPA
• Mike Kafka (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Stephen Simmons (77) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Peterman (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Ross Lane (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA
• Andrew Brewer (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Terrelle Pryor	194	13	23.1%	0	3	+1.28	+16.63
Mike Kafka	77	26	0.0%	0	0	-0.03	-0.65
Todd Boeckman	194	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-2.12

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	194	2	0	-1.87	Ended
Q1	77	5	0	-1.93	Punt
Q1	194	3	0	-3.11	Punt
Q1	77	2	0	+0.47	Rush TD
Q1	77	11	0	+1.31	Ended
Q1	194	8	0	+5.43	Rush TD
Q2	77	3	0	-2.14	Ended
Q2	194	11	0	+2.51	Pass TD
Q2	77	6	0	-1.14	Punt
Q2	194	5	0	-1.74	Field goal
Q2	77	2	0	-4.51	Fumble
Q2	194	2	0	+7.47	Rush TD
Q3	77	2	0	-0.82	Ended
Q3	194	8	0	+3.27	Pass TD
Q3	77	7	0	+1.36	Punt
Q3	194	5	0	-1.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Hartline for 44 yards to the Nwest 2 for a 1ST down. (+4.81 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Kafka pass intercepted by James Laurinaitis at the Nwest 48, returned for no gain to the Nwest 48. (-4.61 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.29 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Daniel Herron rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.06 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Kafka pass complete to Eric Peterman for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Terrelle Pryor, recovered by OhSt at the Nwest 29. (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Hartline for 46 yards to the Nwest 22 for a 1ST down. (+3.64 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Rory Nicol for 22 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down. (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · A.J. Trapasso rush for 9 yards to the Nwest 49 for a 1ST down. (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (45–10) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Terrelle Pryor (194) — yds, 3 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 45, Northwestern Wildcats 10 in Week 11 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 45–10.

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=283130077.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Terrelle Pryor (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 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.