Quick answer
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Miami (OH) RedHawks 13–6 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Miami (OH) RedHawks 6, Northwestern Wildcats 13.
Game summary
Northwestern Wildcats beat Miami (OH) RedHawks 13–6 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 1 touchdown, 4 field goals across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Mike Wright (Northwestern) — 178.0 pass yds, +0.04 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Cam Porter — 63.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Cade McDonald — 7 rec, 99.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Northwestern (-0.156/play) vs Miami (OH) (-0.187/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami (OH) RedHawks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
 Northwestern Wildcats | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
M-OHMiami (OH) RedHawksField goal good from 45 yards
Field goal good from 43 yards
Mike Wright rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 38 yards
Field goal good from 26 yards
NUNorthwestern WildcatsFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Northwestern
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 28
- Score
- 0-3
Field goal good from 45 yards
- Miami (OH)
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 26
- Score
- 3-3
Field goal good from 43 yards
- Northwestern
Q3TD MWMike WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-9
Mike Wright rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
- Northwestern
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 21
- Score
- 3-12
Field goal good from 38 yards
- Miami (OH)
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 9
- Score
- 6-12
Field goal good from 26 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Mike Wright (Northwestern) — 178.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +1.12 EPA
- Brett Gabbert (Miami (OH)) — 204.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -5.04 EPA
Rushing
- Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 63.0 yds +0.20 EPA
- Mike Wright (Northwestern) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD -0.86 EPA
- Jordan Brunson (Miami (OH)) — 33.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Receiving
- Cade McDonald (Miami (OH)) — 7 rec · 99.0 yds +1.60 EPA
- Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 6 rec · 91.0 yds +1.29 EPA
- A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 19.0 yds +0.00 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Wright | Northwestern | 30 | 60.0% | 178 | 0 | +0.04 | +1.12 |
| Brett Gabbert | Miami (OH) | 39 | 53.8% | 204 | 0 | -0.13 | -5.04 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Miami (OH) | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 59 | 61 |
| EPA / play | -0.187 | -0.156 |
| Total EPA | -11.03 | -9.49 |
| Success rate | 39.0% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.129 | +0.037 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.300 | -0.342 |
| Yards | 269 | 328 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Northwestern | 6 | 31 | -1.08 | Punt |
| Q1 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 16 | -0.11 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northwestern | 4 | 20 | -2.03 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Miami (OH) | 10 | 61 | +1.58 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Northwestern | 5 | 20 | -4.17 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 6 | -3.00 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | Northwestern | 6 | 8 | -2.70 | Punt |
| Q2 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 4 | -1.84 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northwestern | 10 | 59 | -1.82 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Miami (OH) | 8 | 33 | +0.20 | Ended |
| Q3 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 6 | -2.47 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northwestern | 8 | 62 | +4.97 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Miami (OH) | 8 | 39 | -0.16 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northwestern | 9 | 67 | +1.20 | Field goal |
| Q4 | Miami (OH) | 6 | 25 | -3.04 | Interception |
| Q4 | Northwestern | 3 | 4 | -2.38 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-6.0 EPA)
- Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.78 EPA)
- Q1 · Miami (OH) RedHawks · Brett Gabbert pass to Cade McDonald for 23 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.59 EPA)
- Q3 · Miami (OH) RedHawks · Brett Gabbert pass to Cade McDonald for 18 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.45 EPA)
- Q4 · Miami (OH) RedHawks · Brett Gabbert pass intercepted (-3.25 EPA)
- Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Wright pass to Thomas Gordon for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.73 EPA)
- Q4 · Miami (OH) RedHawks · Brett Gabbert pass intercepted (-2.63 EPA)
- Q3 · Miami (OH) RedHawks · Brett Gabbert sacked for a loss of 6 yards (2nd & 3) (-2.5 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (13–6) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Mike Wright (Northwestern) — 178.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Northwestern at -0.156 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 Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Northwestern Wildcats?
Miami (OH) RedHawks 6, Northwestern Wildcats 13 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Northwestern Wildcats?
Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 6–13.
Where can I find the Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644683.
Who led Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?
Mike Wright (Northwestern) led passers with 178.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Miami (OH) RedHawks at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Miami (OH) RedHawks
Now 1-1 L
Northwestern Wildcats
Now 1-0 W
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