Purdue Boilermakers 26–48 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2008

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Purdue Boilermakers 48–26 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 26, Northwestern Wildcats 48.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats rolled past Purdue Boilermakers 48–26 in Week 8 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyrell Sutton — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Desmond Tardy — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	6	6	0	12	26
Northwestern Wildcats	0	21	9	12	48

Scoring Map

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

PURPurdue Boilermakers

+3OPP 20

+3

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 12

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PUR
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
3-0
Carson Wiggs 37 yard field goal GOOD.
PUR
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
6-0
Carson Wiggs 20 yard field goal GOOD.
NU
Q2TD
TSTyrell Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
PUR
Q2TD
KSKory Sheets
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Kory Sheets rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-9
Amado Villarreal 26 yard field goal GOOD.
NU
Q2TD
SSSidney Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Eric Peterman pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q2TD
EPEric Peterman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q3TD
BMBrendan Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Brendan Mitchell for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
12-30
Amado Villarreal 29 yard field goal GOOD.
PUR
Q4TD
KSKory Sheets
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Kory Sheets rush for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q4TD
OCOmar Conteh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Omar Conteh rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q4TD
CBC.J. Bacher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-42
C.J. Bacher rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
PUR
Q4TD
GOGreg Orton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-42
Curtis Painter pass complete to Greg Orton for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +11.20 EPA
Eric Peterman (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.87 EPA/play +2.86 EPA
Curtis Painter (2509) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -2.31 EPA

Rushing

Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Kory Sheets (2509) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA

Receiving

Desmond Tardy (2509) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Greg Orton (2509) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Keith Smith (2509) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher	77	29	10.3%	3	+0.39	+11.20
Eric Peterman	77	1	100.0%	1	+2.87	+2.86
Curtis Painter	2509	40	2.5%	1	-0.06	-2.31
Joey Elliott	2509	10	0.0%	0	-0.52	-5.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PUR	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	1	-0.42	Ended
Q1	2509	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2509	6	-1.82	Ended
Q1	77	5	+1.38	Interception
Q1	2509	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2509	11	+0.51	Ended
Q1	77	8	-0.26	Punt
Q1	2509	5	-3.50	Punt
Q2	77	1	+3.66	Pass TD
Q2	77	3	+1.20	Ended
Q2	77	3	+0.36	Ended
Q2	2509	6	+3.92	Rush TD
Q2	77	3	-3.96	Fumble
Q2	2509	10	-2.36	Ended
Q2	77	2	-2.47	Punt
Q2	77	1	-0.25	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Curtis Painter pass intercepted by Jordan Mabin at the Prdue 39, returned for 38 yards to the Prdue 1. (-6.92 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Kory Sheets rush for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.78 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Curtis Painter pass complete to Greg Orton, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Brian Peters at the Nwest 42, Brian Peters for 39 yards, to the Prdue 19. (-6.44 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Ryan Baker at the Prdue 27, returned for 4 yards to the Prdue 31. (-5.69 EPA)
Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Joey Elliott rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Nwest at the Prdue 10. (-5.5 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.5 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 48, Purdue penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+4.41 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Tyrell Sutton rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Prdue Anthony Heygood at the Prdue 46. (-4.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (48–26) in Week 8.
Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: PUR at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Purdue Boilermakers 26, Northwestern Wildcats 48 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 26–48.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

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Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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