Nebraska Cornhuskers 28–31 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 31–28 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 28, Northwestern Wildcats 31.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Nebraska Cornhuskers 31–28 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 313.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Evan Hull — 119.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Trey Palmer — 8 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northwestern (+0.126/play) vs Nebraska (+0.066/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	12	0	28
Northwestern Wildcats	3	12	6	6	31

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

+3OPP 18

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q1TD
IGIsaiah Garcia-Castaneda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Casey Thompson pass to Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda for a touchdown (32 yards)
Northwestern
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 35 yards
Nebraska
Q2TD
CTCasey Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Casey Thompson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q2TD
RNRaymond Niro III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Ryan Hilinski pass to Raymond Niro III for a touchdown (41 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
DNDonny Navarro III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Ryan Hilinski pass to Donny Navarro III for a touchdown (6 yards)
Nebraska
Q3TD
AGAnthony Grant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Anthony Grant rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q3TD
AGAnthony Grant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Anthony Grant rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q3TD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Cam Porter rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q4TD
EHEvan Hull
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Evan Hull rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 313.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +18.63 EPA
Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 363.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.62 EPA

Rushing

Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
Anthony Grant (Nebraska) — 101.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 94.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA

Receiving

Trey Palmer (Nebraska) — 8 rec · 68.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 8 rec · 97.0 yds +0.89 EPA
Travis Vokolek (Nebraska) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +1.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	38	71.1%	313	2	+0.49	+18.63
Casey Thompson	Nebraska	44	54.5%	363	1	-0.01	-0.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Northwestern
Plays	73	85
EPA / play	+0.066	+0.126
Total EPA	+4.80	+10.75
Success rate	43.8%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.014	+0.490
Rush EPA / play	+0.187	-0.168
Yards	523	527

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nebraska	8	75	+8.04	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	7	32	-0.46	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	3	4	-1.83	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	8	35	-0.95	Field goal
Q1	Nebraska	14	80	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	4	75	+6.39	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	5	72	-0.73	Fumble
Q2	Northwestern	7	42	-0.01	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	6	26	+0.19	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	13	87	+6.88	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	4	35	+1.02	Missed FG
Q3	Northwestern	6	11	-2.86	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	8	73	+5.11	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	1	21	-4.25	Fumble
Q3	Nebraska	2	46	+3.49	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	5	44	+4.05	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda for 58 yards (3rd & 8) (+5.82 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass intercepted (-5.7 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass to Malik Washington for 39 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.94 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-4.25 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Anthony Grant rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+4.22 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-3.9 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass to Donny Navarro III for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass to Raymond Niro III for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (31–28) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 313.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Northwestern at 0.126 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 28, Northwestern Wildcats 31 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405059.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) led passers with 313.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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