Northwestern (IA) vs. Drake Bulldogs: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern (IA) defeated Drake Bulldogs 27–24 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Northwestern (IA) 27, Drake Bulldogs 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Northwestern (IA)	3	6	3	6	6	27
Drake Bulldogs	0	12	0	6	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Bailey (Drake) — 212.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.76 EPA/play +15.96 EPA
• incomplete (Drake) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
• Jalyn Gramstad (Northwestern (IA)) — 199.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.34 EPA

Rushing

• Jalyn Gramstad (Northwestern (IA)) — 78.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Dorian Boyland (Drake) — 43.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Davion Cherwin (Drake) — 15.0 yds · 1 TD -0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Konner McQuillan (Northwestern (IA)) — 6 rec · 86.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Sam Rodriguez (Drake) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• Michael Storey (Northwestern (IA)) — 5 rec · 29.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Bailey	Drake	22	90.9%	212	2	+0.76	+15.96
incomplete	Drake	3	0.0%	0	0	0.00	0.00
Jalyn Gramstad	Northwestern (IA)	22	77.3%	199	1	-0.06	-1.34
incomplete	Northwestern (IA)	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-3.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern (IA)	Drake
Plays	48	45
EPA / play	-0.094	+0.289
Total EPA	-4.25	+12.14
Success rate	54.2%	53.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.179	+0.725
Rush EPA / play	+0.059	-0.191
Yards	311	266

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern (IA)	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Northwestern (IA)	1	0	-1.61	Punt
Q1	Drake	4	18	+0.47	Ended
Q2	Northwestern (IA)	1	12	0.00	Ended
Q2	Drake	14	59	+4.13	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern (IA)	1	2	+0.88	Rush TD
Q2	Drake	1	9	+4.71	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern (IA)	4	18	-0.37	Missed FG
Q3	Drake	1	10	+0.43	Ended
Q3	Northwestern (IA)	3	9	-1.02	Ended
Q3	Drake	3	25	-0.47	Ended
Q3	Northwestern (IA)	11	73	+2.10	Ended
Q3	Drake	3	39	+4.02	Ended
Q3	Northwestern (IA)	0	0	—	Field goal
Q4	Northwestern (IA)	3	27	0.00	Ended
Q4	Drake	5	36	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northwestern (IA) · Jalyn Gramstad pass intercepted (-5.59 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern (IA) · Jalyn Gramstad pass to Konner McQuillan for a touchdown (38 yards) (+5.13 EPA)
3. Q3 · Drake Bulldogs · Punt (-5.08 EPA)
4. Q2 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Ian Corwin for a touchdown (9 yards) (+4.71 EPA)
5. Q4 · Northwestern (IA) · Field goal missed (-3.96 EPA)
6. Q2 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Deyon Campbell for 21 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q3 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Sam Rodriguez for 22 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.56 EPA)
8. Q4 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Trey Radocha for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern (IA) controlled the final (27–24) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Luke Bailey (Drake) — 212.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Drake at 0.289 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 (IA) vs Drake Bulldogs?

Northwestern (IA) 27, Drake Bulldogs 24 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northwestern (IA) vs Drake Bulldogs?

Northwestern (IA) won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Northwestern (IA) vs Drake Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540513.

Who led Northwestern (IA) vs Drake Bulldogs in passing?

Luke Bailey (Drake) led passers with 212.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern (IA) at Drake Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.