Wisconsin Badgers 23–3 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 23–3 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 23, Northwestern Wildcats 3.

Game summary

Wisconsin Badgers rolled past Northwestern Wildcats 23–3 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) — 164.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tawee Walker — 126.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Will Pauling — 5 rec, 51.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wisconsin (-0.188/play) vs Northwestern (-0.287/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	0	12	6	0	23
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	3	2	3

Scoring Map

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

WISWisconsin Badgers

+3OPP 9

+2Own EZ

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wisconsin
Q2TD
BLBraedyn Locke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Braedyn Locke rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q2TD
CYCade Yacamelli
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Cade Yacamelli rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-3
Field goal good from 26 yards
Wisconsin
Q3TD
TATucker Ashcraft
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Braedyn Locke pass to Tucker Ashcraft for a touchdown (3 yards)
Northwestern
Q4Safety
JLJack Lausch
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
18-5
Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.40 EPA/play -10.35 EPA
Jack Lausch (Northwestern) — 68.0 yds · -0.78 EPA/play -20.24 EPA

Rushing

Tawee Walker (Wisconsin) — 126.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 48.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Darrion Dupree (Wisconsin) — 40.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

Will Pauling (Wisconsin) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Thomas Gordon (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.46 EPA
C.J. Williams (Wisconsin) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braedyn Locke	Wisconsin	26	53.8%	164	1	-0.40	-10.35
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	26	34.6%	68	0	-0.78	-20.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Northwestern
Plays	66	55
EPA / play	-0.188	-0.287
Total EPA	-12.43	-15.78
Success rate	47.0%	23.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.398	-0.779
Rush EPA / play	-0.052	+0.154
Yards	370	209

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	4	32	-0.44	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	5	21	-1.30	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	14	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	5	26	-4.45	Interception
Q1	Northwestern	3	2	-3.41	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	3	1	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	3	8	-2.26	Missed FG
Q1	Wisconsin	7	50	+3.74	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	10	65	+1.36	Ended
Q2	Wisconsin	7	56	+0.30	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	3	12	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	6	38	+0.40	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	7	-3.91	Fumble
Q2	Wisconsin	1	3	+1.92	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	1	-1	-0.60	Ended
Q3	Wisconsin	3	5	-2.64	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Fumble (-6.6 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch rushes for 29 yards (4th & 3) (+5.32 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-4.15 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braedyn Locke pass intercepted (-3.95 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Blocked Field Goal (28 yards) (-3.62 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch rushes for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.9 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Cade Yacamelli rushes for 4 yards (2nd & 6) (-2.87 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Cam Porter rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (23–3) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) — 164.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Wisconsin at -0.188 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Wisconsin Badgers 23, Northwestern Wildcats 3 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 23–3.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628522.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) led passers with 164.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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