Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Northwestern Wildcats 24–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 7, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	6	7
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	9	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +7.60 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 13.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +1.97 EPA
• Hunter Renner (Northwestern) — 7.0 yds · -2.22 EPA/play -2.22 EPA

Rushing

• Ja'shon Benjamin (Rutgers) — 46.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Cam Johnson (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Isaiah Washington (Rutgers) — 4 rec · 36.0 yds +1.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gavin Wimsatt	Rutgers	29	58.6%	163	1	+0.26	+7.60
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	4	75.0%	13	1	+0.49	+1.97
Hunter Renner	Northwestern	1	100.0%	7	0	-2.22	-2.22
Ben Bryant	Northwestern	40	50.0%	132	0	-0.50	-19.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Rutgers
Plays	62	73
EPA / play	-0.320	+0.036
Total EPA	-19.83	+2.64
Success rate	40.3%	37.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.448	+0.262
Rush EPA / play	+0.019	-0.113
Yards	201	291

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rutgers	16	75	+6.27	Pass TD
Q1	Rutgers	11	56	+2.19	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	5	32	-1.06	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	5	24	+2.86	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	6	20	-4.30	Ended
Q2	Rutgers	5	16	-2.12	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	9	39	-1.89	Ended
Q2	Rutgers	3	4	-1.44	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	17	+0.54	Ended
Q2	Rutgers	4	10	-0.07	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	1	0	-3.19	Interception
Q2	Rutgers	2	-2	-1.15	Missed FG
Q2	Northwestern	2	4	-0.42	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	3	2	-2.87	Punt
Q3	Rutgers	6	13	-2.38	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	3	-3	-3.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass intercepted (-4.83 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Punt (-4.39 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Christian Dremel for 17 yards (4th & 5) (+4.07 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass intercepted (-3.19 EPA)
5. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Kyle Monangai rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+3.07 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.83 EPA)
7. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+2.82 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Kickoff (+2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (24–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 163.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.036 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Northwestern Wildcats 7, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 7–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520171.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) led passers with 163.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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