Northwestern Wildcats 3–23 Tulane Green Wave: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Tulane Green Wave defeated Northwestern Wildcats 23–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 3, Tulane Green Wave 23.

Game summary

Tulane Green Wave rolled past Northwestern Wildcats 23–3 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) — 142.0 pass yds, -0.23 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Maurice Turner — 86.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Omari Hayes — 9 rec, 74.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tulane (-0.058/play) vs Northwestern (-0.330/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	3	0	0	0	3
Tulane Green Wave	6	12	3	0	23

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

+3OPP 4

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 14

TULNTulane Green Wave

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tulane
Q1TD
JRJ. Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
J. Reid catch for a touchdown (1 yard)
Northwestern
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 21 yards
Tulane
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
Tulane
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 41 yards
Tulane
Q2TD
JRJake Retzlaff
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Jake Retzlaff rushes 69 yards for a touchdown
Tulane
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-21
Field goal good from 31 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) — 142.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -7.41 EPA
Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 146.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -19.86 EPA

Rushing

Maurice Turner (Tulane) — 86.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Caleb Komolafe (Northwestern) — 34.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Omari Hayes (Tulane) — 9 rec · 74.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Ricky Ahumaraeze (Northwestern) — 1 rec · 21.0 yds -1.04 EPA
Griffin Wilde (Northwestern) — 6 rec · 64.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Retzlaff	Tulane	32	53.1%	142	0	-0.23	-7.41
Preston Stone	Northwestern	39	48.7%	146	0	-0.51	-19.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Tulane
Plays	63	74
EPA / play	-0.330	-0.058
Total EPA	-20.82	-4.26
Success rate	41.3%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.509	-0.214
Rush EPA / play	-0.040	+0.069
Yards	252	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	2	-1	-2.19	Ended
Q1	Tulane	8	51	+3.90	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	3	4	-2.75	Punt
Q1	Tulane	3	7	-2.24	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	12	69	+2.35	Field goal
Q1	Tulane	10	73	+0.01	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	2	4	-4.64	Interception
Q2	Tulane	10	18	-2.35	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	7	36	-1.26	Interception
Q2	Tulane	2	87	+6.30	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	-5	-1.06	Punt
Q2	Tulane	5	60	-0.96	Ended
Q3	Tulane	15	62	+0.78	Field goal
Q3	Northwestern	5	28	-3.55	Ended
Q3	Tulane	3	6	-2.41	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	8	45	-2.76	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Tulane Green Wave · Jake Retzlaff rushes 69 yards for a touchdown (+5.81 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass intercepted (-4.5 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-4.02 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass intercepted (-3.84 EPA)
Q2 · Tulane Green Wave · Jake Retzlaff pass to Zycarl Lewis Jr. for 10 yards (4th & 8) (+3.26 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone to Ricky Ahumaraeze — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.24 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Penalty (3rd & 11) (+3.04 EPA)
Q2 · Tulane Green Wave · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tulane Green Wave controlled the final (23–3) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) — 142.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tulane at -0.058 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 Tulane Green Wave?

Northwestern Wildcats 3, Tulane Green Wave 23 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave?

Tulane Green Wave won with a final score of 3–23.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752803.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave in passing?

Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) led passers with 142.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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