Howard Bison vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Howard Bison 23–20 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Howard Bison 20, Northwestern Wildcats 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Howard Bison	2	0	6	12	20
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	6	0	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 111.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +3.90 EPA
• Quinton Williams (Howard) — 161.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +2.66 EPA

Rushing

• Eden James (Howard) — 177.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
• Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 78.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Richie Ilarraza (Howard) — 7 rec · 65.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• Cam Johnson (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +1.79 EPA
• Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	21	61.9%	111	2	+0.19	+3.90
Quinton Williams	Howard	31	54.8%	161	0	+0.09	+2.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Howard	Northwestern
Plays	64	61
EPA / play	+0.114	-0.034
Total EPA	+7.29	-2.08
Success rate	42.2%	42.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.086	+0.186
Rush EPA / play	+0.140	-0.150
Yards	353	306

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	6	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Howard	3	7	-1.98	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	3	-5	-3.91	Punt
Q1	Howard	2	5	-0.84	Safety
Q1	Northwestern	3	-3	-3.84	Punt
Q1	Howard	6	13	-2.35	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	9	39	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Howard	5	27	+0.21	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	7	-1.72	Punt
Q2	Howard	8	43	-2.70	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	14	77	+5.77	Pass TD
Q2	Howard	1	0	-0.56	Ended
Q3	Howard	17	73	+3.03	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	8	58	+3.71	Pass TD
Q3	Howard	13	58	+1.05	Ended
Q4	Northwestern	7	22	-3.31	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Howard Bison · Eden James rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rush (1st & 6) (-4.14 EPA)
3. Q3 · Howard Bison · Penalty (4th & 1) (+3.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Howard Bison · Penalty (4th & 15) (+3.78 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Cam Johnson for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.4 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan sacked for a loss of 11 yards (4th & 3) (-3.34 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Bryce Kirtz for 23 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan rushes 35 yards for a touchdown (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (23–20) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 111.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Howard at 0.114 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 Howard Bison vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Howard Bison 20, Northwestern Wildcats 23 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Howard Bison vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Howard Bison vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520306.

Who led Howard Bison vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) led passers with 111.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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