Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 40–14 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 14, Iowa Hawkeyes 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	2	6	0	14
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	6	18	6	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 58.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +2.18 EPA
• Cade McNamara (Iowa) — 73.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.75 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Iowa) — 79.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -3.17 EPA

Rushing

• Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) — 109.0 yds · 3 TD +0.25 EPA
• Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 50.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Iowa) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Lachey (Iowa) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Zach Ortwerth (Iowa) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Jacob Gill (Iowa) — 3 rec · 6.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	8	62.5%	58	0	+0.27	+2.18
Cade McNamara	Iowa	12	58.3%	73	0	+0.06	+0.75
Brendan Sullivan	Iowa	14	64.3%	79	0	-0.23	-3.17
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	19	52.6%	60	0	-0.50	-9.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Iowa
Plays	49	65
EPA / play	-0.401	+0.018
Total EPA	-19.65	+1.17
Success rate	34.7%	33.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.270	-0.093
Rush EPA / play	-0.562	+0.092
Yards	179	355

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	6	43	+0.52	Missed FG
Q1	Iowa	9	57	+0.33	Field goal
Q1	Northwestern	3	3	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Iowa	10	27	-2.90	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	4	18	+1.74	Ended
Q2	Iowa	2	6	-0.81	Ended
Q2	Iowa	3	8	-2.02	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	0	0	—	Safety
Q2	Iowa	3	8	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	7	-0.71	Punt
Q2	Iowa	3	7	-0.88	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	7	-0.32	Punt
Q2	Iowa	5	52	+5.42	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	1	10	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Iowa	7	78	+6.12	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	3	2	-3.35	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Punt return touchdown (-7.59 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-6.0 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Punt return touchdown (-4.93 EPA)
4. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kaleb Johnson rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+4.86 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
6. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Cade McNamara pass to Seth Anderson for 42 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Penalty (3rd & 20) (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Kaleb Johnson rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (40–14) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 58.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Iowa at 0.018 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 Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Northwestern Wildcats 14, Iowa Hawkeyes 40 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 14–40.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628527.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) led passers with 58.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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