Northwestern Wildcats 21–28 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 28–21 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 21, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Northwestern Wildcats 28–21 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #15 D.Raiola (Nebraska) — 20.0 pass yds, +1.11 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #13 N.Hunter caught at NU — 4 rec, 64.0 yds.
EPA edge: Nebraska (+0.016/play) vs Northwestern (-0.017/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	3	3	6	6	21
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	0	12	6	28

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

+3OPP 23

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Northwestern
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
Northwestern
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 25 yards
Nebraska
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Kickoff
Nebraska
Q3TD
#N#13 N.Hunter caught at NU
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
#13 N.Hunter caught at NU catch for a touchdown (12 yards)
Northwestern
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Rushing touchdown
Northwestern
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Rushing touchdown
Nebraska
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #15 D.Raiola (Nebraska) — 20.0 yds · +1.11 EPA/play +3.33 EPA
No Huddle #15 D.Raiola (Nebraska) — 0.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -0.70 EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) — 173.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -7.24 EPA

Receiving

#13 N.Hunter caught at NU (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +1.37 EPA
#80 H.Eligon II caught at NU (Northwestern) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +1.54 EPA
#17 G.Wilde caught at NU (Northwestern) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #15 D.Raiola	Nebraska	3	66.7%	20	+1.11	+3.33
No Huddle #15 D.Raiola	Nebraska	1	0.0%	0	-0.70	-0.70
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	29	51.7%	173	-0.25	-7.24
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 D.Raiola	Nebraska	18	72.2%	105	-0.43	-7.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Nebraska
Plays	58	60
EPA / play	-0.017	+0.016
Total EPA	-0.98	+0.97
Success rate	39.7%	48.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.250	-0.115
Rush EPA / play	+0.216	+0.098
Yards	346	299

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	6	14	-0.12	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	9	69	+3.58	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern	8	53	+0.55	Field goal
Q1	Nebraska	13	40	-0.87	Missed FG
Q2	Northwestern	13	68	+2.16	Field goal
Q2	Nebraska	7	49	+0.40	Fumble
Q2	Northwestern	1	3	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	Northwestern	6	13	-2.95	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	5	21	-1.23	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	1	0	-3.93	Interception
Q3	Nebraska	3	18	+1.87	Pass TD
Q3	Northwestern	9	69	+7.56	Rush TD
Q3	Nebraska	6	19	-0.58	Punt
Q4	Northwestern	4	65	+4.61	Rush TD
Q4	Nebraska	1	5	-6.00	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Kickoff (+6.09 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · No Huddle-Shotgun #15 D.Raiola pass intercepted (-6.0 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rushing touchdown (+5.4 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #17 G.Wilde caught at 39 for 37 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.48 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass intercepted (-4.16 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass intercepted (-3.93 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #80 H.Eligon II caught at NU for 30 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.43 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #80 H.Eligon II caught at 25 for 4 yards (4th & 3) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (28–21) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Shotgun #15 D.Raiola (Nebraska) — 20.0 yds.
EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.016 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Northwestern Wildcats 21, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 21–28.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752883.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Shotgun #15 D.Raiola (Nebraska) led passers with 20.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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