At San Diego, California:
Clayton Thorson threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns on Monday as the Northwestern Wildcats (#22 in the CFP rankings; 9-5) knocked off the Utah Runnin' Utes (#17 CFP; 9-5) in the Holiday Bowl.
The Wildcats, during a nine-minute third-quarter stretch, converted three Utes turnovers into 21 points, highlighted by Jared McGee's 82-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
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Showing posts with label Northwestern Wildcats. Show all posts
Monday, December 31, 2018
Friday, December 29, 2017
Music City Bowl: Northwestern Holds Off Kentucky In Battle Of Wildcats In Nashville
At Nashville, Tennessee:
In Friday's edition of the Music City Bowl, Justin Jackson ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns as the Northwestern Wildcats (#21 in the final CFP rankings; 10-3) held off a furious Kentucky Wildcats (7-6) rally to hold on for a 24-23 victory.
After quarterback Stephen Johnson ran nine yards for a Kentucky touchdown with 37 seconds remaining in regulation, the SEC school went for the go-ahead two-point conversion, only to see Mr. Johnson's pass to Tavin Richardson fall incomplete, helping to enable the Big Ten school to hold on for the win.
In Friday's edition of the Music City Bowl, Justin Jackson ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns as the Northwestern Wildcats (#21 in the final CFP rankings; 10-3) held off a furious Kentucky Wildcats (7-6) rally to hold on for a 24-23 victory.
After quarterback Stephen Johnson ran nine yards for a Kentucky touchdown with 37 seconds remaining in regulation, the SEC school went for the go-ahead two-point conversion, only to see Mr. Johnson's pass to Tavin Richardson fall incomplete, helping to enable the Big Ten school to hold on for the win.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Pinstripe Bowl: Justin Jackson Runs Wild As Northwestern Knocks Off Pitt In The Bronx
At New York City:
Justin Jackson ran for 224 yards and three touchdowns on Wednesday as the Northwestern Wildcats (7-6) netted only their third-ever post-season victory, 31-24 over the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-5; #23 in both the CFP Rankings and Associated Press poll) in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Justin Jackson ran for 224 yards and three touchdowns on Wednesday as the Northwestern Wildcats (7-6) netted only their third-ever post-season victory, 31-24 over the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-5; #23 in both the CFP Rankings and Associated Press poll) in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Friday, January 01, 2016
Outback Bowl: Vols Blow Out Wildcats
At Tampa, Florida:
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns while running back (and game MVP) Jalen Hurd ran for 130 yards and another score as the Tennessee Volunteers (#23 in the final College Football Playoff rankings; 9-4) demolished the #13 (CFP) Northwestern Wildcats (10-3) 45-6 in Friday's Outback Bowl.
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns while running back (and game MVP) Jalen Hurd ran for 130 yards and another score as the Tennessee Volunteers (#23 in the final College Football Playoff rankings; 9-4) demolished the #13 (CFP) Northwestern Wildcats (10-3) 45-6 in Friday's Outback Bowl.
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Gator Bowl: Wildcats Top Bulldogs, Win First Bowl Since '49
At Jacksonville, Florida:
A first-quarter interception from Quentin Williams was returned 29 yards for a touchdown while a lake pickoff from Nick Vanhoose ran it back 39 yards to set up another score as the Northwestern Wildcats (#20 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #21 in the Associated Press poll, and #17 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 10-3) completed their first ten-win campaign since 1995 by defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-5) 34-20 in Tuesday's Gator Bowl Game.
The win was the Wildcats' first in a bowl game since 1949, ending an NCAA record-tying streak of nine straight bowl losses.
A first-quarter interception from Quentin Williams was returned 29 yards for a touchdown while a lake pickoff from Nick Vanhoose ran it back 39 yards to set up another score as the Northwestern Wildcats (#20 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #21 in the Associated Press poll, and #17 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 10-3) completed their first ten-win campaign since 1995 by defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-5) 34-20 in Tuesday's Gator Bowl Game.
The win was the Wildcats' first in a bowl game since 1949, ending an NCAA record-tying streak of nine straight bowl losses.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Meineke Car Care Bowl: Aggies Hold Off Wildcats For First Bowl Win Since 2001; Northwestern Still Seeking First Bowl Win Since '49
At Houston:
Quarterback Ryan Tannenhill threw for 329 yards and a touchdown while running back Ben Malena ran for two more scores as Texas A&M (7-6) held off Northwestern (6-7) 33-22 in Saturday's Meineke Car Care Bowl. The win was the first in a bowl game for the Aggies since 2001 while the Wildcats, whose last bowl win came in the 1949 Rose Bowl, have lost an NCAA record-tying ninth straight bowl game.
Quarterback Ryan Tannenhill threw for 329 yards and a touchdown while running back Ben Malena ran for two more scores as Texas A&M (7-6) held off Northwestern (6-7) 33-22 in Saturday's Meineke Car Care Bowl. The win was the first in a bowl game for the Aggies since 2001 while the Wildcats, whose last bowl win came in the 1949 Rose Bowl, have lost an NCAA record-tying ninth straight bowl game.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Wildcats Still Waiting For First Bowl Win Since '49; Setback Sets Pace For Awful Saturday For Big Ten
At Dallas:
Taylor Potts threw for four touchdowns and scored an additional TD thanks to a trick play as Texas Tech (8-5) withstood a Northwestern (7-6) rally to win the inaugural edition of the TicketCity bowl 45-38 on Saturday. The Wildcats, who still have not won a bowl game since the 1949 Rose Bowl, have lost their last eight bowl games. The Red Raiders also got help from Eric Stephens, who ran 86 yards for a touchdown.
Taylor Potts threw for four touchdowns and scored an additional TD thanks to a trick play as Texas Tech (8-5) withstood a Northwestern (7-6) rally to win the inaugural edition of the TicketCity bowl 45-38 on Saturday. The Wildcats, who still have not won a bowl game since the 1949 Rose Bowl, have lost their last eight bowl games. The Red Raiders also got help from Eric Stephens, who ran 86 yards for a touchdown.
Friday, January 01, 2010
Auburn Foils Northwestern Trick Play To Win Outback Bowl In OT
At Tampa, Florida:
Wes Byrum kicked a 21-yard field goal in overtime, then his teammates foiled a fake field goal attempt as Auburn defeated Northwestern 38-35 in overtime in Friday's Outback Bowl. Both teams finished the season at 8-5.
Wes Byrum kicked a 21-yard field goal in overtime, then his teammates foiled a fake field goal attempt as Auburn defeated Northwestern 38-35 in overtime in Friday's Outback Bowl. Both teams finished the season at 8-5.
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