Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Purdue Boilermakers 23–15 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 15, Northwestern Wildcats 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	0	0	6	6	15
Northwestern Wildcats	6	0	9	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 201.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.68 EPA
• Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 99.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -3.55 EPA
• Bennett Meredith (Purdue) — 28.0 yds · -0.73 EPA/play -6.53 EPA

Rushing

• Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 95.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 95.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Purdue) — 160.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Purdue) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Garrett Miller (Purdue) — 4 rec · 17.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Bryant	Northwestern	30	43.3%	201	1	+0.02	+0.68
Ryan Browne	Purdue	17	70.6%	99	0	-0.21	-3.55
Bennett Meredith	Purdue	9	55.6%	28	0	-0.73	-6.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Purdue	Northwestern
Plays	77	58
EPA / play	-0.071	-0.023
Total EPA	-5.48	-1.32
Success rate	42.9%	27.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.388	+0.023
Rush EPA / play	+0.090	-0.071
Yards	448	324

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	3	-6	-3.94	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	4	53	+4.25	Rush TD
Q1	Purdue	8	53	+1.24	Missed FG
Q1	Northwestern	6	19	-1.59	Punt
Q1	Purdue	13	76	+0.37	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	4	-5	-3.34	Punt
Q2	Purdue	9	30	-3.77	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	4	33	-0.00	Punt
Q2	Purdue	3	29	-2.44	Fumble
Q2	Northwestern	6	17	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Purdue	1	0	-3.02	Interception
Q2	Northwestern	3	0	-1.43	Missed FG
Q2	Purdue	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	3	16	-0.76	Punt
Q3	Purdue	3	7	-2.53	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	9	25	-3.62	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes for 62 yards (3rd & 2) (+4.81 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.48 EPA)
3. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Devin Mockobee rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+4.08 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Cam Porter rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+3.95 EPA)
5. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.77 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for 31 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.77 EPA)
7. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Fumble (-3.76 EPA)
8. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass to Devin Mockobee for 25 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (23–15) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 201.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northwestern at -0.023 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Purdue Boilermakers 15, Northwestern Wildcats 23 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 15–23.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520414.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Ben Bryant (Northwestern) led passers with 201.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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