Maryland Terrapins 27–33 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Maryland Terrapins 33–27 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Maryland Terrapins 27, Northwestern Wildcats 33.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Maryland Terrapins 33–27 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 251.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cam Porter — 27.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jeshaun Jones — 9 rec, 78.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northwestern (+0.063/play) vs Maryland (-0.076/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maryland Terrapins	12	3	3	6	27
Northwestern Wildcats	12	9	3	6	33

Scoring Map

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

MDMaryland Terrapins

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 30

+3

+3OPP 12

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Maryland
Q1TD
TFTai Felton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Taulia Tagovailoa pass to Tai Felton for a touchdown (8 yards)
Northwestern
Q1TD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cam Porter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Maryland
Q1TD
RHRoman Hemby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Taulia Tagovailoa pass to Roman Hemby for a touchdown (24 yards)
Northwestern
Q1TD
BKBryce Kirtz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Brendan Sullivan pass to Bryce Kirtz for a touchdown (23 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Brendan Sullivan pass to Cam Porter for a touchdown (3 yards)
Northwestern
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 33 yards
Maryland
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 34 yards
Northwestern
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 47 yards
Maryland
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
18-24
Field goal good from 22 yards
Northwestern
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
18-27
Field goal good from 19 yards
Northwestern
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-30
Field goal good from 29 yards
Maryland
Q4TD
JJJeshaun Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Taulia Tagovailoa pass to Jeshaun Jones for a touchdown (18 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 251.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.39 EPA
Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland) — 243.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.25 EPA/play -12.85 EPA

Rushing

Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 83.0 yds +0.65 EPA
Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland) — 27.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

Jeshaun Jones (Maryland) — 9 rec · 78.0 yds +0.74 EPA
Corey Dyches (Maryland) — 6 rec · 46.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Roman Hemby (Maryland) — 6 rec · 41.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	27	55.6%	251	2	+0.20	+5.39
Taulia Tagovailoa	Maryland	52	55.8%	243	3	-0.25	-12.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Maryland	Northwestern
Plays	73	61
EPA / play	-0.076	+0.063
Total EPA	-5.58	+3.82
Success rate	46.6%	37.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.247	+0.200
Rush EPA / play	+0.346	-0.046
Yards	386	382

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Maryland	5	66	+5.37	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	4	9	-2.81	Punt
Q1	Maryland	1	-12	-6.57	Fumble
Q1	Northwestern	3	12	+2.31	Rush TD
Q1	Maryland	8	45	+3.59	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	5	52	+4.05	Pass TD
Q1	Maryland	3	6	-2.71	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	10	92	+6.77	Pass TD
Q2	Maryland	11	77	-0.47	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	11	85	+1.85	Field goal
Q2	Maryland	7	59	+0.45	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	3	3	-2.82	Field goal
Q3	Maryland	4	17	-2.41	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	3	-4	-3.38	Punt
Q3	Maryland	10	27	-2.53	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Fumble (-6.57 EPA)
Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.82 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Joseph Himon II for 53 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.46 EPA)
Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass to Jeshaun Jones for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.45 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Bryce Kirtz for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass to Kaden Prather for 24 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.39 EPA)
Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass to Roman Hemby for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.08 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Kickoff (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (33–27) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 251.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Northwestern at 0.063 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 Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Maryland Terrapins 27, Northwestern Wildcats 33 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 27–33.

Where can I find the Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520356.

Who led Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) led passers with 251.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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