Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 33–13 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 13, Iowa Hawkeyes 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	6	6	13
Iowa Hawkeyes	9	9	3	9	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Spencer Petras (Iowa) — 213.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +7.92 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 105.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.63 EPA

Rushing

• Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 83.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Leshon Williams (Iowa) — 53.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 32.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Sam LaPorta (Iowa) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 35.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 25.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Spencer Petras	Iowa	31	67.7%	213	1	+0.26	+7.92
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	37	62.2%	105	2	+0.07	+2.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Iowa
Plays	67	66
EPA / play	-0.012	+0.185
Total EPA	-0.77	+12.22
Success rate	38.8%	54.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.071	+0.256
Rush EPA / play	-0.113	+0.123
Yards	177	398

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	8	63	+1.38	Field goal
Q1	Northwestern	6	2	-3.45	Punt
Q1	Iowa	14	59	+3.47	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern	12	34	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Iowa	14	85	+2.20	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	3	-3	-0.36	Punt
Q2	Iowa	6	50	+5.12	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	2	7	-0.51	Interception
Q3	Northwestern	11	22	-1.60	Punt
Q3	Iowa	3	2	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	8	34	+3.82	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa	9	39	-0.67	Field goal
Q3	Northwestern	3	3	-2.68	Punt
Q4	Iowa	9	64	+0.62	Field goal
Q4	Northwestern	7	3	-2.34	Punt
Q4	Iowa	3	36	+3.03	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Raymond Niro III for a touchdown (7 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass to Luke Lachey for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.91 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan sacked for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 6) (-3.38 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Duke Olges for a touchdown (1 yard) (+3.23 EPA)
5. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.1 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.82 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Arland Bruce IV rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+2.75 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Marshall Lang for 17 yards (2nd & 15) (+2.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (33–13) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Spencer Petras (Iowa) — 213.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Iowa at 0.185 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Northwestern Wildcats 13, Iowa Hawkeyes 33 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 13–33.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405122.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Spencer Petras (Iowa) led passers with 213.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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