Written by BTN.com staffNorthwestern didn’t give up a single rushing yard in the quarter despite six attempts on the ground from Boston College, and the Wildcats lead 6-3 at the end of the first quarter. Northwestern’s Jeff Budzien booted two field goals in the quarter.
The Wildcats got on the scoreboard first, rattling off a 10-play, 52-yard drive that ended in a score when Budzien made a 40-yard field goal.
The Eagles tied things up at three when a 12-play, 61-yard drive ended after Nate Freese kicked a 21-yard field goal. Boston College had to settle for a field goal after failing to reach the endzone from Northwestern’s four-yard line.
A 10-play, 72-yard scoring drive by the Wildcats snapped the 3-3 deadlock, as Budzien kicked a 20-yard field goal. The key play on Northwestern’s drive was Kain Colter’s 41-yard pass. The Wildcats kept the ball on the ground during the drive, throwing only one pass.
Northwestern will start the second quarter with the ball at the Eagles’ 47-yard line.
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@HannahMGannon Hannah Gannon, Chicago, IL
I'm two train rides away from the college life #Northwestern #LetsDoThis
@ErinJentz Erin Jentz, Louisville
While looking up the point spread of the UK-WKU football game, I found out my alma mater #Northwestern is a 6 point favorite over Cal.
@NickBrilowski Nick Brilowski, Chicago, Ill.
Watching a little John vs. Juice playoff action. Thanks interwebs. #B1GCats
@janellehenney Janelle Henney, Evanston, IL
Bring it, Dawgs. (CC: @JNHenney) RT: @insidenu Per #Northwestern: The Butler series was pushed back a year. NU will travel there in 2014.
@insidenu Inside Northwestern, Evanston
Per #Northwestern: The Butler series was pushed back a year. NU will travel there in 2014.
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