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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Wildcats defeat Badgers 24–10 in Week 11

Ben Bryant paced the box score as Wildcats closed out a 24–10 Week 11 finish.

Northwestern Wildcats 24 6-5 Winner
Final 24–10
Wisconsin Badgers 10 5-6
Winner
Northwestern Wildcats
Final score
24–10
Halftime
Northwestern Wildcats 21–3 Wisconsin Badgers
Top passer
Ben Bryant
FantasyHQ MVP
Ben Bryant

Top CFB performers · Wildcats

  • Ben Bryant 189.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +14.8 EPA
  • Cam Porter 72.0 yds -2.0 EPA
  • Ben Bryant 0.0 yds · 1 TD -3.2 EPA

Top CFB performers · Badgers

  • Tanner Mordecai 244.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -2.5 EPA
  • Cade Yacamelli 47.0 yds +1.3 EPA
  • Tanner Mordecai 36.0 yds -5.0 EPA

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Wisconsin Badgers 24–10 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 24, Wisconsin Badgers 10.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats rolled past Wisconsin Badgers 24–10 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 189.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Cam Porter — 72.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Will Pauling — 10 rec, 96.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Northwestern (+0.136/play) vs Wisconsin (-0.062/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northwestern Wildcats6150024
Wisconsin Badgers300610

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats
WISWisconsin Badgers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Wisconsin
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  2. Northwestern
    Q1TD
    AHA.J. Henning

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Ben Bryant pass to A.J. Henning for a touchdown (23 yards)

  3. Northwestern
    Q2TD
    BBBen Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Ben Bryant rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  4. Northwestern
    Q2TD
    CJCam Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-3

    Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for a touchdown (24 yards)

  5. Northwestern
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 11
    Score
    21-3

    Field goal good from 28 yards

  6. Wisconsin
    Q4TD
    JAJackson Acker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-9

    Jackson Acker rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 189.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +14.81 EPA
  • Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 244.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -2.45 EPA

Rushing

  • Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 72.0 yds -0.11 EPA
  • Cade Yacamelli (Wisconsin) — 47.0 yds +0.14 EPA
  • Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 36.0 yds -0.83 EPA

Receiving

  • Will Pauling (Wisconsin) — 10 rec · 96.0 yds +0.95 EPA
  • Skyler Bell (Wisconsin) — 7 rec · 35.0 yds +0.11 EPA
  • Cam Johnson (Northwestern) — 6 rec · 57.0 yds +1.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ben BryantNorthwestern2766.7%1892+0.55+14.81
Tanner MordecaiWisconsin4766.0%2440-0.05-2.45

Team EPA comparison

StatNorthwesternWisconsin
Plays6369
EPA / play+0.136-0.062
Total EPA+8.55-4.29
Success rate42.9%43.5%
Pass EPA / play+0.549-0.052
Rush EPA / play-0.174-0.084
Yards320341

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Wisconsin957+0.85Field goal
Q1Northwestern1279+6.59Pass TD
Q1Wisconsin38-1.71Punt
Q1Northwestern1047+3.90Rush TD
Q2Wisconsin521-1.42Punt
Q2Northwestern990+6.37Pass TD
Q2Wisconsin436-0.67Missed FG
Q2Northwestern1073+1.62Field goal
Q2Wisconsin623-0.35Punt
Q2Northwestern100.00Ended
Q3Northwestern3-12-4.40Punt
Q3Wisconsin1055-0.42Ended
Q3Northwestern38-1.25Punt
Q3Wisconsin31-2.84Punt
Q3Northwestern826-0.66Punt
Q4Wisconsin943-3.24Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Fumble (-5.24 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to A.J. Henning for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.78 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Field goal missed (-2.84 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Jackson Acker rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+2.83 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 9) (-2.74 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass to Will Pauling for 13 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.69 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (24–10) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 189.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Northwestern at 0.136 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 Wisconsin Badgers?

Northwestern Wildcats 24, Wisconsin Badgers 10 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 24–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520398.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Ben Bryant (Northwestern) led passers with 189.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Northwestern Wildcats

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Wisconsin Badgers

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L