Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Purdue Boilermakers 19– in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers , Northwestern Wildcats 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	0	0	0	0
Northwestern Wildcats	3	9	6	0	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 147.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.60 EPA
• Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 31.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -3.45 EPA
• Malachi Singleton (Purdue) — 173.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -7.02 EPA

Rushing

• Joseph Himon II (Northwestern) — 87.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Caleb Komolafe (Northwestern) — 67.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Malachi Singleton (Purdue) — 34.0 yds -0.83 EPA

Receiving

• Hayden Eligon II (Northwestern) — 2 rec · 58.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Griffin Wilde (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Michael Jackson III (Purdue) — 5 rec · 36.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Preston Stone	Northwestern	26	42.3%	147	2	+0.02	+0.60
Ryan Browne	Purdue	10	50.0%	31	0	-0.34	-3.45
Malachi Singleton	Purdue	22	45.5%	173	0	-0.32	-7.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Purdue	Northwestern
Plays	56	76
EPA / play	-0.368	-0.104
Total EPA	-20.62	-7.87
Success rate	35.7%	40.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.327	+0.023
Rush EPA / play	-0.423	-0.169
Yards	305	379

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	13	66	+1.58	Field goal
Q1	Purdue	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	14	49	+0.83	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	4	27	+0.24	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	6	60	+0.59	Field goal
Q2	Purdue	6	18	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	10	26	-3.01	Ended
Q2	Purdue	3	7	-0.88	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	17	+0.34	Ended
Q3	Purdue	6	24	-0.68	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	12	66	+5.54	Pass TD
Q3	Purdue	9	36	-3.49	Ended
Q4	Northwestern	3	-2	-3.32	Punt
Q4	Purdue	3	50	-2.28	Fumble
Q4	Northwestern	3	55	-3.04	Fumble
Q4	Purdue	6	55	-1.88	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.24 EPA)
2. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Fumble (-4.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Malachi Singleton pass intercepted (-4.05 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.46 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass to Hayden Eligon II for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+3.01 EPA)
6. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Malachi Singleton rushes for 2 yards (4th & 3) (-3.01 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass intercepted (-2.99 EPA)
8. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Malachi Singleton rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (19–) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 147.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Northwestern at -0.104 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Purdue Boilermakers 0, Northwestern Wildcats 19 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 0–19.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752874.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Preston Stone (Northwestern) led passers with 147.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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