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Stanford
#21 · 0-1
Northwestern
1-0
Final · 6 - 16
WEEK 1 · NON-CONF Ryan Field, Evanston
Sat, Sep 5 4:00 PM Ryan Field, Evanston
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Recap
Northwestern grinded out a 16-6 defensive battle over Stanford at Ryan Field, with Jack Mitchell's three field goals proving the difference. The Wildcats seized control in the second quarter when Clayton Thorson broke free for a 42-yard touchdown run, capping a 10-play, 80-yard drive. Mitchell added insurance kicks from 19 and 49 yards in the fourth quarter, while the Northwestern defense held the Cardinal to just two Conrad Ukropina field goals all afternoon.
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Final Stats
Stanford Northwestern- 155 Pass Yards 105
- 85 Rush Yards 225
- 240 Total Yards 330
- 17 First Downs 17
- 20% 3rd Down Conv. 54.5%
- 2 Turnovers 0
- 25 Penalty Yards 57
- 28:08 Time of Possession 31:52
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 54 of 79 snaps 68%
- Pass plays 25 of 79 snaps 32%
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