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Howard Bison vs Northwestern Wildcats

College Football
Howard
2-3
20-23
Final
Northwestern
3-3
Ryan Field (1926)

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Who won: Northwestern 23-20

The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Howard Bison 23-20 on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Ryan Field (1926). Brendan Sullivan led the Northwestern in passing yards (13/18, 131 YDS, 2 TD). Quinton Williams led the Howard in passing yards (18/30, 169 YDS).

Recap · Oct 7
Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan leads Northwestern to 23-20 win over Howard on homecoming

Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan had three total touchdowns in his first start of the season to lead Northwestern to a 23-20 win over Howard on Saturday.

What it means

  • Howard 1-2 on the road; Northwestern 3-1 at home.

Latest headlines

Preview · 6d ago
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ESPN · Oct 3
Northwestern coach marvels at atmosphere in win vs. Penn State
ESPN · Oct 3
Penn State no match for Northwestern in Ryan Field opener
Recap · Oct 2
Caleb Komolafe stars as Northwestern rushes past Penn State 34-13 in 1st game at Ryan Field
Preview · Sep 27
Northwestern hosts Penn State in Big Ten matchup
Recap · Sep 26
Lee Beebe Jr. rushes for 203 yards and No. 4 Indiana holds off surprising Northwestern 29-23
Recap · Sep 25
Antwan Raymond runs for 140 yards and 3 TDs in Rutgers' 58-7 romp over Howard
Recap · Sep 12
Hoover throws 4 TDs and No. 5 Indiana routs Howard 55-0

Quarterbacks

Howard1st in MEAC
Quinton Williams QB
Season passing leader · 169 YDS
Northwestern10th in Big Ten
Brendan Sullivan QB
Season passing leader · 131 YDS, 2 TD

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Game info

Venue
Ryan Field (1926), Evanston, IL · Grass · Attendance 22,160

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