Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2022 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 42–7 in Week 6, 2022. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 42, Northwestern Wildcats 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	6	18	0	12	42
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) — 299.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +19.38 EPA
• Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.92 EPA/play +3.92 EPA
• Carl Richardson (Northwestern) — 2.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -0.10 EPA

Rushing

• Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 133.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) — 35.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 39.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Chimere Dike (Wisconsin) — 10 rec · 185.0 yds +1.60 EPA
• Donny Navarro III (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Wisconsin	29	69.0%	299	5	+0.67	+19.38
Braelon Allen	Wisconsin	1	100.0%	23	1	+3.92	+3.92
Carl Richardson	Northwestern	2	50.0%	2	0	-0.05	-0.10
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	18	61.1%	108	1	-0.09	-1.62
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	22	45.5%	132	0	-0.53	-11.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Northwestern
Plays	67	68
EPA / play	+0.389	-0.191
Total EPA	+26.04	-13.01
Success rate	59.7%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.777	-0.320
Rush EPA / play	+0.074	+0.016
Yards	517	337

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wisconsin	10	66	+1.78	Missed FG
Q1	Northwestern	7	26	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	8	79	+6.62	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	6	21	-2.64	Interception
Q1	Wisconsin	3	57	+3.97	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	4	-2.55	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	5	19	-0.80	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	7	-1.68	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	6	66	+4.47	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	6	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	7	61	+4.51	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	10	72	+0.07	Missed FG
Q3	Northwestern	8	36	-5.10	Interception
Q3	Wisconsin	6	19	-1.15	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	6	40	-2.19	Fumble
Q3	Wisconsin	4	19	-1.26	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-6.44 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-5.01 EPA)
3. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Chimere Dike for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.9 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski to Donny Navarro III — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.12 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen pass to Chez Mellusi for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
6. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Chimere Dike for 43 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.75 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
8. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Chimere Dike for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (42–7) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) — 299.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Wisconsin at 0.389 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Wisconsin Badgers 42, Northwestern Wildcats 7 in Week 6 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 42–7.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405107.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) led passers with 299.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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