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Colorado
2-1
Northwestern
2-0
Final · 7 - 41
WEEK 3 · NON-CONF Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
Sat, Sep 19 11:30 PM Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston
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Recap
The Northwestern Wildcats dominated from start to finish, dismantling the Colorado Buffaloes 41-7 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. In a Big Ten versus Big 12 showdown, Northwestern's defense was absolutely suffocating, holding Colorado to just a single touchdown while the offense clicked on all cylinders in Evanston. This wasn't just a win—it was a statement. The Wildcats controlled both sides of the ball across 181 plays, turning what many expected to be a competitive matchup into a one-sided affair. Colorado had no answers as Northwestern built an insurmountable lead, showcasing the kind of complete performance that has their fans buzzing about what this team can accomplish this season.
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Final Stats
Colorado Northwestern- 168 Pass Yards 241
- 180 Rush Yards 182
- 348 Total Yards 423
- 18 First Downs 21
- 33.3% 3rd Down Conv. 38.5%
- 4 Turnovers 1
- 80 Penalty Yards 60
- 23:07 Time of Possession 36:53
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 50 of 73 snaps 68%
- Pass plays 23 of 73 snaps 32%
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