Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2021 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21–7 in Week 7, 2021. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7, Northwestern Wildcats 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	0	6	0	0	7
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Hilinski (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +12.00 EPA
• Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.66 EPA
• Evan Simon (164) — 0.0 yds · -1.25 EPA/play -3.76 EPA

Rushing

• Evan Hull (77) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Andrew Clair (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Bo Melton (164) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Malik Washington (77) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Stephon Robinson Jr. (77) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Hilinski	77	22	81.8%	0	2	+0.55	+12.00
Noah Vedral	164	24	75.0%	0	1	+0.19	+4.66
Evan Simon	164	3	33.3%	0	0	-1.25	-3.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	164	1	0	-1.75	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	-1.90	Ended
Q1	164	2	0	+1.07	Ended
Q1	77	2	0	-2.60	Punt
Q1	77	3	0	+0.21	Ended
Q1	164	5	0	+0.95	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	+4.02	Pass TD
Q1	77	4	0	+1.65	Punt
Q1	164	2	0	-3.05	Punt
Q1	77	2	0	-1.55	Missed FG
Q1	164	6	0	-2.44	Ended
Q1	77	5	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	164	1	0	-3.73	Ended
Q2	164	3	0	-1.35	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	+0.87	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Valentino Ambrosio 33 yd FG MISSED (-4.19 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Malik Washington for 64 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (+4.02 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Stephon Robinson Jr. for 47 yds to the Rutgr 26 for a 1ST down (+3.78 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · run for a loss of 4 yards to the Rutgr 48 (-3.73 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Stephon Robinson Jr. for 19 yds to the Nwest 38 for a 1ST down (+3.24 EPA)
6. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Kyle Monangai for 16 yds to the Nwest 24 for a 1ST down (+3.18 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass complete to Stephon Robinson Jr. for 22 yds to the Nwest 28 for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Bo Melton for 46 yds to the Nwest 38 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (21–7) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Ryan Hilinski (77) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7, Northwestern Wildcats 21 in Week 7 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 7–21.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282807.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Ryan Hilinski (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.