SB Nation Chicago: All Posts by Pat Johnstonhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-09-01T15:05:03-05:00https://chicago.sbnation.com/authors/pat-johnston/rss2012-09-01T15:05:03-05:002012-09-01T15:05:03-05:00Northwestern Vs. Syracuse Final Score: Trevor Siemian Leads Game-Winning Drive In Wildcats' 42-41 Victory
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/syracuse-orange">Syracuse Orange</a>, 42-41, on Saturday at the Carrier Dome.</p>
<p>With starting quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114053/kain-colter">Kain Colter</a> watching on the sidelines, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114052/trevor-siemian">Trevor Siemian</a> led Northwestern on the game-winning drive that scored a touchdown with just 44 seconds to play. Siemian kept the drive alive by absorbing a late hit out of bounds after an eight-yard rush on 3rd and 15 from the Syracuse 27. On the next play, Siemian threw a perfectly placed pass to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37226/demetrius-fields">Demetrius Fields</a> in the endzone for nine yards and the game-tying touchdown. The extra point was converted to ultimately give the Wildcats the win.</p>
<p>The game almost turned on a series of runs on either side of halftime. The score was 7-6 in favor of the Wildcats after the first quarter. Syracuse took the lead early in the second quarter with a touchdown. Then, the Wildcats rattled off 28 straight points to close out the second quarter and start the third quarter. The Orange came back from a 22-point deficit with a 28-point run of their own through the end of the third quarter and throughout the fourth quarter. Syracuse took a 41-35 lead after a two-point conversion with 2:40 remaining.</p>
<p>Colter finished the day 14-of-21 passing for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Colter also had 40 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 attempts. Siemian was 8-for-11 for 88 passing yards and a touchdown. Syracuse was led by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib">Ryan Nassib's</a> career day in the passing game. Nassib finished 44-for-64 for 472 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.</p>
<p>The Wildcats will play their next game on Sept. 8 against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/vanderbilt-commodores">Vanderbilt Commodores</a> at Ryan Field.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Wildcats, head over to <a href="http://sippinonpurple.com/">Sippin' on Purple</a>.</i></p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2012/9/1/3285629/syracuse-northwestern-2012-score-game-recapPat Johnston2012-09-01T14:39:16-05:002012-09-01T14:39:16-05:00Northwestern Vs. Syracuse: Wildcats Win Wild Game, 42-41
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<img alt="Sep 1, 2012; Syracuse, NY, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Christian Jones (14) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-US PRESSWIRE" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/eCP6Ydy0-M8px_FK2rjWCJmk7Sk=/0x1059:2821x2940/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/8712047/20120901_jla_ai8_175.jpg" />
<figcaption>Sep 1, 2012; Syracuse, NY, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Christian Jones (14) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>Northwestern used a scoring drive with under a minute to play to knock off Syracuse, 42-41, at the Carrier Dome on Saturday to kickoff their 2012 season.</p>
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