Week 1 · Non-conference
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
BLÄT
18–34
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats
BLIP
September 5, 2026 · Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL
Final
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
31BLÄT
Northwestern Wildcats
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
67BLIP
Score by Quarter
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
South Dakota State066618
Northwestern7371734
Repläy
SDST0–0NUKICKOFF
100%50%0%Q1Q2Q3Q4
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NorthwesternSouth Dakota State🏈Touchdown🎯Field Goal🛡️Defensive 2PT❌Interception⚠️Fumble💨Sack🧱Safety🏃Big Play🚩Penalty
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NorthwesternSouth Dakota State🏈Touchdown🎯Field Goal🛡️Defensive 2PT❌Interception⚠️Fumble💨Sack🧱Safety🏃Big Play🚩PenaltyNorthwestern never trailed
Key EventsFrom the play-by-play · 39 events
Q113:06
💨 Sack · SDST offense
(13:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 C.Mason sacked for loss of 1 yard to the SDSU47 (#33 B.Brus)
0–0
Q112:14
🏃 Big Play · A.Chiles71 yds
(12:25) #0 A.Chiles pass complete deep middle to #17 G.Wilde caught at SDSU46, for 71 yards to the SDSU11 (#28 C.Van Tol…
0–0
Q111:42
🏈 Touchdown · A.ChilesTD
(11:44) Shotgun #0 A.Chiles pass complete short middle to #86 A.Honig caught at SDSU00, for 11 yards to the SDSU00 TOUCH…
0–7
Q16:03
❌ Interception · SDST · C.Mason4 yds
(06:09) Shotgun #7 C.Mason pass intercepted by #21 D.Walters at SDSU50 #21 D.Walters return 4 yards to the SDSU46 (#2 J.…
0–7
Q15:17
💨 Sack · NU offense
(05:26) Shotgun #0 A.Chiles sacked for loss of 7 yards to the SDSU46 (#97 B.Leiferman)
0–7
Q14:13
🚩 Penalty · NU10 yds
(04:13) No Huddle #0 A.Chiles rush middle for 11 yards gain to the SDSU18 (#33 B.Johnson) PENALTY NU Holding (#71 D.Raho…
0–7
Q12:27
🚩 Penalty · NU5 yds
PENALTY NU False Start (#71 D.Rahouski) 5 yards from SDSU32 to SDSU37. NO PLAY
0–7
Q10:18
🚩 Penalty · SDST5 yds
(00:18) PENALTY NU Offside (#5 D.Kirks) 5 yards from NU48 to NU43. NO PLAY
0–7
Q215:00
🚩 Penalty · SDST5 yds
(12:23) Shotgun #7 C.Mason pass incomplete short left to #1 L.O'Groske thrown to NU00 broken up by #7 O.Adeyi PENALTY SD…
0–7
Q210:50
🎯 Field Goal · SDST21 yds
(10:52) #30 T.Alvano field goal attempt from 21 yards GOOD (H: #41 M.Pelham, LS: #59 C.Strohbeen), clock 10:50
3–7
Q28:43
🏃 Big Play · A.Chiles25 yds
(08:56) Shotgun #0 A.Chiles pass complete short right to #5 C.Komolafe caught at NU49, for 25 yards to the SDSU23 (#21 M…
3–7
Q27:11
💨 Sack · NU offense
(07:18) Shotgun #0 A.Chiles sacked for loss of 4 yards to the SDSU19 (#5 C.McShane)
3–7
Q26:32
🎯 Field Goal · NU36 yds
(06:34) #90 J.Kleather field goal attempt from 36 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #60 E.Boutorwick), clock 06:32
3–10
Q26:23
🏃 Big Play · N.Sur34 yds
(06:32) #98 N.Sur kickoff 59 yards to the SDSU06 #6 R.McKinney Jr. return 45 yards to the NU49 (#0 A.Jones), out of boun…
3–10
Q22:28
🚩 Penalty · SDST5 yds
(02:28) Shotgun #7 C.Mason pass incomplete short left to #43 A.Gustad thrown to NU14 QB hurried by #44 C.Campbell PENALT…
3–10
Q21:16
🎯 Field Goal · SDST33 yds
(01:18) #30 T.Alvano field goal attempt from 33 yards GOOD (H: #41 M.Pelham, LS: #59 C.Strohbeen), clock 01:16
6–10
Q20:54
🚩 Penalty · NU5 yds
(00:54) PENALTY NU False Start (#73 D.McGuire) 5 yards from NU43 to NU38. NO PLAY
6–10
Q20:42
🚩 Penalty · SDST10 yds
(00:42) Shotgun #7 C.Mason pass incomplete deep right to #1 L.O'Groske thrown to NU35 PENALTY SDSU Holding (#63 K.Rauk) …
6–10
Q314:53
🚩 Penalty · NU12 yds
(14:53) #19 D.Wagner rush left for 5 yards gain (4) to the NU21 (#4 M.Farr) PENALTY NU Illegal Block in Back (#17 G.Wild…
6–10
Q313:24
🚩 Penalty · NU5 yds
PENALTY NU False Start (#60 E.Boutorwick) 5 yards from NU21 to NU16. NO PLAY
6–10
Box Score
285Passing Yards273
147Rushing Yards224
432Total Yards497
1Touchdowns4
1Turnovers0
2Sacks Taken2
27First Downs19
8–20Third Down5–12
6–45Penalties9–61
23/48Comp / Att14/24
SDSTNU
Scoring Plays
Q1NU(11:44) Shotgun #0 A.Chiles pass complete short middle to #86 A.Honig caught at SDSU00, for 11 yards to the SD (11:42)0–7
Q2SDST(10:52) #30 T.Alvano field goal attempt from 21 yards GOOD (H: #41 M.Pelham, LS: #59 C.Strohbeen), clock 10:50 (10:50)3–7
Q2NU(06:34) #90 J.Kleather field goal attempt from 36 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #60 E.Boutorwick), clock 06: (6:32)3–10
Q2SDST(01:18) #30 T.Alvano field goal attempt from 33 yards GOOD (H: #41 M.Pelham, LS: #59 C.Strohbeen), clock 01:16 (1:16)6–10
Q3SDST(09:57) #30 T.Alvano field goal attempt from 27 yards GOOD (H: #41 M.Pelham, LS: #59 C.Strohbeen), clock 09:56 (9:56)9–10
Q3NU(07:17) Shotgun #5 C.Komolafe rush middle for 7 yards gain to the SDSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:13 #90 J.Kleather (7:13)9–17
Q3SDST(02:18) #30 T.Alvano field goal attempt from 26 yards GOOD (H: #41 M.Pelham, LS: #59 C.Strohbeen), clock 02:16 (2:16)12–17
Q4NU(13:34) #90 J.Kleather field goal attempt from 38 yards GOOD (H: #94 H.Helms, LS: #60 E.Boutorwick), clock 13: (13:32)12–20
Q4SDST(08:18) Shotgun #22 J.Johnson rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:16 #7 C.Mason pass (8:16)18–20
Q4NU(04:37) #0 A.Chiles rush left for 14 yards gain to the SDSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:34, 1ST DOWN #90 J.Kleather (4:34)18–27
Q4NU(01:26) Shotgun #6 J.Himon II rush left for 80 yards gain to the SDSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:15, 1ST DOWN #90 J (1:15)18–34
Quick Stats
Date
Sep 5, 2026
Stage
Week 1 · Non-conference
Stadium
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
Location
Evanston, IL
Attendance
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Pre-game Win Prob.
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About This Game
Northwestern Wildcats 34–18 South Dakota State Jackrabbits in week 1 play, 2026. BOOMBLÄT scores each side's performance straight from the box score — offense, defense and game context in one number.
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