Overview
- Northwestern erased a 28-13 deficit with a 25-point second half to close out a 38-35 victory.
- Quarterback Preston Stone went 25-for-30 for 305 yards with two touchdowns and 15 straight completions to set up the go-ahead kick with 53 seconds left.
- Minnesota kicker Brady Denaburg missed multiple field goals over 40 yards, including a potential game-tying attempt that went wide right.
- Momentum swung on special teams and penalties, highlighted by Koi Perich’s long kickoff return, a Northwestern muffed punt recovered by Minnesota, and eight first-half flags on the Wildcats.
- The result secured Northwestern’s postseason berth and left Minnesota 6-5 overall and 4-4 in Big Ten play.