From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
Northwestern
Illinois
379
Total yards
541
322
Passing yards
220
69
Rushing yards
321
6.3
Yards per pass
9.6
3.8
Yards per rush
4.9
21
First downs
32
2–10
Third downs
8–14
0–2
Fourth downs
0–0
2
Turnovers
2
9–79
Penalties
4–35
13:30
Possession
23:10
Efficiency
Northwestern
Illinois
45%
Success rate
52%
0.08
EPA per play
0.16
1.07
Explosiveness
0.90
0.16
Rushing EPA
0.13
0.06
Passing EPA
0.22
42%
Passing-down success
50%
−0.23
First-down EPA
−0.04
0.77
Second-down EPA
0.31
−0.33
Third-down EPA
0.49
1%
Havoc by its defense
3%
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Illinois drives left to right, Northwestern right to left.
NorthwesternInterception, 5 plays, 17 yards
Q1 IllinoisTouchdown run, 8 plays, 71 yards
Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
Q1 IllinoisTouchdown run, 9 plays, 84 yards
Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
Q1 IllinoisPunt, 7 plays, 13 yards
Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 9 plays, 34 yards
Q2 IllinoisTouchdown run, 16 plays, 97 yards
Q2 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 6 plays, 56 yards
Q2 IllinoisInterception, 8 plays, 60 yards
Q2 NorthwesternInterception, 2 plays, 28 yards
Q2 IllinoisEnd of half, 1 play, 3 yards
Q3 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 76 yards
Q3 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
Q3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 14 plays, 94 yards
Q3 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 87 yards
Q3 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
Q4 IllinoisField goal, 9 plays, 58 yards
Q4 NorthwesternTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 13 yards
Q4 IllinoisFumble, 2 plays, −10 yards
Q4 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 44 yards
Q4 IllinoisField goal, 6 plays, 9 yards
Q4 NorthwesternTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 34 yards
Q4 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
Q4 NorthwesternEnd of game, 5 plays, 29 yards
Play by play
1st quarter7 drives, then Illinois 14, Northwestern 0
Northwestern Interception, 5 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 35
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Kim Thompson for 6 yards to the Nwest 41.
15:00
2nd & 4 at own 41
C.J. Bacher slant pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 11 yards to the Illin 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by J Leman and Marcus Thomas.
15:00
1st & 10 at opp 48
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for no gain to the Illin 48, tackled by Antonio Steele and J Leman.
15:00
2nd & 10 at opp 48
C.J. Bacher sideline pass incomplete to Tonjua Jones, hurried by Doug Pilcher.
15:00
3rd & 10 at opp 48
C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Kevin Mitchell at the Illin 28, returned for 1 yard to the Illin 29.
Illinois Touchdown run, 8 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 29
Isiah Williams rush over right end for 11 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Eddie Simpson.
15:00
1st & 10 at own 40
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Nwest 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie McPherson.
15:00
1st & 10 at opp 49
Isiah Williams pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 6 yards to the Nwest 28 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie McPherson, Northwestern penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
15:00
1st & 10 at opp 28
Isiah Williams deep pass incomplete to N/A.
15:00
2nd & 10 at opp 28
Arrelious Benn rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 21, tackled by Deante Battle and Prince Kwateng.
15:00
3rd & 3 at opp 21
Isiah Williams sideline pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 19 yards to the Nwest 2 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie McPherson and Deante Battle out-of-bounds.
15:00
1st & goal at opp 2
Isiah Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 3.
10:36
2nd & goal at opp 3
Rashard Mendenhall rush right for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 7, Northwestern 0
10:36
Jason Reda extra point GOOD.
10:36
Michael Cklamovski kickoff for 59 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 15 yards to the Nwest 26, tackled by Erique Robertson.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
10:36
1st & 10 at own 26
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 2 yards to the Nwest 28, tackled by Marcus Thomas out-of-bounds.
10:36
2nd & 8 at own 28
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 7 yards to the Nwest 35, tackled by Antonio Steele.
10:36
3rd & 1 at own 35
Northwestern penalty 5 yard false start on Adam Hahn accepted.
10:36
3rd & 6 at own 30
C.J. Bacher middle pass complete to Kim Thompson for 5 yards to the Nwest 35, tackled by Justin Harrison.
10:36
4th & 1 at own 35
Stefan Demos punt for 50 yards, returned by DaJuan Warren for 1 yard to the Illin 16, tackled by Stephen Simmons.
Illinois Touchdown run, 9 plays
10:36
1st & 10 at own 16
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 7 yards to the Illin 23, tackled by Reggie McPherson and Adam Kadela.
10:36
2nd & 3 at own 23
Rashard Mendenhall rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 20, tackled by Corey Wootton.
10:36
3rd & 6 at own 20
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Illin 27 for a 1ST down, tackled by Corey Wootton and Adam Kadela.
10:36
1st & 10 at own 27
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 16 yards to the Illin 43 for a 1ST down, tackled by Malcolm Arrington.
10:36
1st & 10 at own 43
Isiah Williams deep pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 48 yards to the Nwest 9 for a 1ST down, tackled by Deante Battle out-of-bounds.
10:36
1st & goal at opp 9
Isiah Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 5 yards to the Nwest 2, tackled by Brad Phillips, Northwestern penalty 2 yard face mask accepted.
10:36
1st & goal at opp 2
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Nwest 1, tackled by Malcolm Arrington.
10:36
2nd & goal at opp 1
Isiah Williams rush for no gain, fumbled at the Nwest 1, recovered by Isiah Williams at the Nwest 1.
5:38
3rd & goal at opp 1
Isiah Williams rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 13, Northwestern 0
5:38
Jason Reda extra point GOOD.Illinois 14, Northwestern 0
5:38
Michael Cklamovski kickoff for 66 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 29 yards to the Nwest 33, tackled by Nate Bussey and Tyler Rouse.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
5:38
1st & 10 at own 33
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for no gain to the Nwest 33, tackled by J Leman.
5:38
2nd & 10 at own 33
C.J. Bacher middle pass incomplete to Ross Lane.
5:38
3rd & 10 at own 33
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 5 yards to the Nwest 38, tackled by Justin Harrison and Chris Norwell.
5:38
4th & 5 at own 38
Stefan Demos punt for 42 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Illin 20.
Illinois Punt, 7 plays
5:38
1st & 10 at own 20
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for no gain to the Illin 20, tackled by Malcolm Arrington.
5:38
2nd & 10 at own 20
Isiah Williams pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 4 yards to the Illin 24, tackled by Brad Phillips.
5:38
3rd & 6 at own 24
Isiah Williams rush for 8 yards to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down, tackled by Deante Battle.
5:38
1st & 10 at own 32
Isiah Williams sideline pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 11 yards to the Illin 43 for a 1ST down, tackled by Prince Kwateng out-of-bounds.
5:38
1st & 10 at own 43
Daniel Dufrene rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Illin 38, tackled by John Gill.
5:38
2nd & 15 at own 38
Isiah Williams sideline pass incomplete to Kyle Hudson.
5:38
3rd & 15 at own 38
Illinois penalty 5 yard false start on Jeff Cumberland accepted.
5:38
3rd & 20 at own 33
Isiah Williams middle pass incomplete to N/A.
5:38
4th & 20 at own 33
Anthony Santella punt for 40 yards, returned by Eric Peterman for 2 yards to the Nwest 19, tackled by Will Davis, Northwestern penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Northwestern Punt, 9 plays
4:07
1st & 10 at own 19
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 15 yards to the Nwest 34 for a 1ST down.
4:07
1st & 10 at own 34
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Nwest 40, tackled by J Leman.
4:07
2nd & 4 at own 40
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 13 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down, tackled by Antonio Steele out-of-bounds.
4:07
1st & 10 at opp 47
Tyrell Sutton rush over left tackle for no gain to the Illin 47, tackled by David Lindquist.
Q2 15:00
2nd & 10 at opp 47
Northwestern penalty 10 yard holding on Tonjua Jones accepted.
Q2 15:00
2nd & 20 at own 43
C.J. Bacher middle pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 19 yards to the Illin 38, tackled by Justin Harrison.
Q2 15:00
3rd & 1 at opp 38
Brandon Roberson rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Illin 37 for a 1ST down, tackled by David Lindquist.
Q2 15:00
1st & 10 at opp 37
Northwestern penalty 10 yard holding on Kim Thompson accepted.
Q2 15:00
1st & 20 at opp 47
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Kim Thompson.
Q2 15:00
2nd & 20 at opp 47
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for no gain to the Illin 47, tackled by Mike Ware.
Q2 15:00
3rd & 20 at opp 47
C.J. Bacher deep pass incomplete to Ross Lane, hurried by Doug Pilcher.
Q2 15:00
4th & 20 at opp 47
Stefan Demos punt for 44 yards downed at the Illin 3.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Illinois 21, Northwestern 7
Illinois Touchdown run, 16 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 3
Isiah Williams pass complete to Rahkeem Smith for 8 yards to the Illin 11, tackled by Brad Phillips out-of-bounds.
15:00
2nd & 2 at own 11
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Illin 13 for a 1ST down, tackled by Adam Kadela.
15:00
1st & 10 at own 13
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Illin 15, tackled by Adam Kadela and Malcolm Arrington.
15:00
2nd & 8 at own 15
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Illin 21, tackled by Kevin Mims.
15:00
3rd & 2 at own 21
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Illin 25 for a 1ST down, tackled by John Gill and Kevin Mims.
15:00
1st & 10 at own 25
Isiah Williams rush for 10 yards to the Illin 35 for a 1ST down, tackled by Malcolm Arrington.
15:00
1st & 10 at own 35
Isiah Williams rush for 11 yards to the Illin 46 for a 1ST down, tackled by Brad Phillips.
15:00
1st & 10 at own 46
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for no gain to the Illin 46, tackled by Adam Hahn.
15:00
2nd & 10 at own 46
Isiah Williams middle pass complete to Michael Hoomanawanui for 20 yards to the Nwest 34 for a 1ST down, tackled by Prince Kwateng and Adam Kadela.
15:00
1st & 10 at opp 34
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Nwest 32, tackled by Prince Kwateng.
15:00
2nd & 8 at opp 32
Rashard Mendenhall rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 34, tackled by Adam Kadela and Marshall Thomas, Illinois penalty holding declined.
15:00
3rd & 10 at opp 34
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Nwest 23 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie McPherson and Adam Kadela.
0:00
1st & 10 at opp 23
Isiah Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Nwest 22, forced by Malcolm Arrington, recovered by Isiah Williams at the Nwest 22.
15:00
2nd & 9 at opp 22
Jeff Cumberland rush reverse for 18 yards to the Nwest 4 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down, tackled by Brad Phillips and Deante Battle.
15:00
1st & goal at opp 4
Arrelious Benn rush over left end for 3 yards to the Nwest 1, tackled by Brad Phillips.
4:12
2nd & goal at opp 1
Isiah Williams rush right for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 20, Northwestern 0
4:12
Jason Reda extra point GOOD.Illinois 21, Northwestern 0
4:12
Jason Reda kickoff for 64 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 38 yards to the Nwest 44, tackled by Jason Reda out-of-bounds.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 6 plays
4:12
1st & 10 at own 44
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tonjua Jones for 11 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dere Hicks and J Leman.
4:12
1st & 10 at opp 45
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Eric Peterman.
4:12
2nd & 10 at opp 45
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 32 yards to the Illin 13 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Harrison.
4:12
1st & 10 at opp 13
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 9 yards to the Illin 4, tackled by Antonio Steele out-of-bounds.
4:12
2nd & 1 at opp 4
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down, tackled by Antonio Steele and Justin Harrison.
2:35
1st & goal at opp 1
Tyrell Sutton rush over right guard for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 21, Northwestern 6
2:35
Amado Villarreal extra point GOOD.Illinois 21, Northwestern 7
2:35
Amado Villarreal kickoff for 46 yards returned by Brit Miller for no gain to the Illin 24.
Illinois Interception, 8 plays
2:35
1st & 10 at own 24
Arrelious Benn rush for 13 yards to the Illin 42 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down, tackled by Deante Battle, Northwestern penalty 5 yard face mask on Deante Battle accepted.
2:35
1st & 10 at own 42
Isiah Williams sideline pass complete to Brian Gamble for 7 yards to the Illin 49, tackled by Deante Battle out-of-bounds.
2:35
2nd & 3 at own 49
Isiah Williams pass complete to Jacob Willis for 11 yards to the Nwest 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Sherrick McManis.
2:35
1st & 10 at opp 40
Isiah Williams deep pass incomplete to Jacob Willis, hurried by John Gill.
2:35
2nd & 10 at opp 40
Isiah Williams rush over right end for 21 yards to the Nwest 19 for a 1ST down, tackled by Deante Battle.
2:35
1st & 10 at opp 19
Isiah Williams pass incomplete to Rashard Mendenhall.
2:35
2nd & 10 at opp 19
Isiah Williams rush over left end for 3 yards to the Nwest 16, tackled by Ben Rothrauff.
2:35
3rd & 7 at opp 16
Isiah Williams pass intercepted by Justan Vaughn at the Nwest 7, returned for 6 yards to the Nwest 13, tackled by Rashard Mendenhall.
Northwestern Interception, 2 plays
2:35
1st & 10 at own 13
Tyrell Sutton rush for 13 yards to the Nwest 26 for a 1ST down, tackled by J Leman.
2:35
1st & 10 at own 26
Illinois penalty 15 yard pass interference on Marcus Thomas accepted.
2:35
1st & 10 at own 41
C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Antonio Steele at the Illin 45, returned for no gain to the Illin 45.
Illinois End of half, 1 play
0:00
1st & 10 at own 45
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Illin 48, tackled by Corey Wootton and Deante Battle.
Q3 15:00
Amado Villarreal kickoff for 56 yards returned by Jacob Willis for 10 yards to the Illin 24, tackled by Stephen Simmons.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Illinois 35, Northwestern 14
Illinois Touchdown pass, 4 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 24
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 2 yards to the Illin 26, tackled by Adam Kadela.
15:00
2nd & 8 at own 26
Isiah Williams middle pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 31 yards to the Nwest 43 for a 1ST down.
15:00
1st & 10 at opp 43
Rashard Mendenhall rush over right end for 1 yard to the Nwest 42, tackled by Prince Kwateng.
12:52
2nd & 9 at opp 42
Isiah Williams middle pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 27, Northwestern 7
12:52
Jason Reda extra point GOOD.Illinois 28, Northwestern 7
12:52
Michael Cklamovski kickoff for 61 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 24 yards to the Nwest 33, tackled by Justin Sanders and Tyler Rouse.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
12:52
1st & 10 at own 33
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 8 yards to the Nwest 41, tackled by Antonio Steele and Marcus Thomas.
12:52
2nd & 2 at own 41
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Tonjua Jones, broken up by Justin Harrison.
12:52
3rd & 2 at own 41
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Tyrell Sutton, hurried by Will Davis.
12:52
4th & 2 at own 41
Stefan Demos punt for 53 yards downed at the Illin 6.
Illinois Touchdown run, 14 plays
12:52
1st & 10 at own 6
Rashard Mendenhall rush over right guard for 7 yards to the Illin 13, tackled by Chaz Richart.
12:52
2nd & 3 at own 13
Rashard Mendenhall rush over left guard for 4 yards to the Illin 17 for a 1ST down, tackled by Chaz Richart and Adam Hahn.
12:52
1st & 10 at own 17
Rashard Mendenhall rush over left guard for 17 yards to the Illin 34 for a 1ST down, tackled by Sherrick McManis.
12:52
1st & 10 at own 34
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for no gain to the Illin 34, tackled by Adam Kadela and Quentin Davie.
12:52
2nd & 10 at own 34
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Illin 39, tackled by Corey Wootton.
12:52
3rd & 5 at own 39
Isiah Williams rush over right end for 9 yards to the Illin 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justan Vaughn and Adam Kadela.
12:52
1st & 10 at own 48
Daniel Dufrene rush for 8 yards to the Nwest 44, tackled by Adam Kadela.
12:52
2nd & 2 at opp 44
Isiah Williams middle pass incomplete to Brian Gamble.
12:52
3rd & 2 at opp 44
Isiah Williams pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 10 yards to the Nwest 34 for a 1ST down, tackled by Chaz Richart and Malcolm Arrington.
12:52
1st & 10 at opp 34
Rashard Mendenhall rush over left end for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 36, tackled by Adam Kadela and Malcolm Arrington.
12:52
2nd & 12 at opp 36
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 14 yards to the Nwest 22 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie McPherson.
12:52
1st & 10 at opp 22
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 14 yards to the Nwest 8 for a 1ST down, tackled by Malcolm Arrington and Sherrick McManis.
12:52
1st & goal at opp 8
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for no gain to the Nwest 8, tackled by Eddie Simpson and Mark Koehn.
5:23
2nd & goal at opp 8
Rashard Mendenhall rush over right end for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 34, Northwestern 7
5:23
Jason Reda extra point GOOD.Illinois 35, Northwestern 7
5:23
Michael Cklamovski kickoff for 69 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 12 yards to the Nwest 13, tackled by Will Davis.
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 11 plays
5:23
1st & 10 at own 13
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 8 yards to the Nwest 21, tackled by Marcus Thomas.
5:23
2nd & 2 at own 21
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 15 yards to the Nwest 36 for a 1ST down.
5:23
1st & 10 at own 36
C.J. Bacher sideline pass incomplete to Kim Thompson.
5:23
2nd & 10 at own 36
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 17 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Harrison.
5:23
1st & 10 at opp 47
C.J. Bacher middle pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 6 yards to the Illin 41, tackled by Justin Sanders.
5:23
2nd & 4 at opp 41
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 22 yards to the Illin 19 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Sanders.
5:23
1st & 10 at opp 19
Eric Peterman rush reverse for 1 yard to the Illin 18, tackled by J Leman.
5:23
2nd & 9 at opp 18
Brandon Roberson rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Illin 10, tackled by Marcus Thomas.
5:23
3rd & 1 at opp 10
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Illin 6 for a 1ST down, tackled by Antonio Steele and Doug Pilcher.
5:23
1st & goal at opp 6
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Illin 2, tackled by Chris Norwell and Antonio Steele.
2:10
2nd & goal at opp 2
C.J. Bacher middle pass complete to Jeff Yarbrough for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 35, Northwestern 13
2:10
Amado Villarreal extra point GOOD.Illinois 35, Northwestern 14
2:10
Amado Villarreal kickoff for 44 yards returned by Walter Mendenhall for 6 yards to the Illin 32, tackled by Omar Conteh and Joe Mauro.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
2:10
1st & 10 at own 32
Isiah Williams pass complete to Eddie McGee for a loss of 5 yards to the Illin 27, tackled by Chaz Richart and Quentin Davie.
2:10
2nd & 15 at own 27
Isiah Williams pass complete to Brian Gamble for 3 yards to the Illin 30, tackled by Corey Wootton.
2:10
3rd & 12 at own 30
Isiah Williams rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Illin 35, tackled by Chris Malleo.
Q4 15:00
4th & 7 at own 35
Anthony Santella punt for 52 yards downed at the Nwest 7, Northwestern penalty 6 yard illegal block on Joe Mauro accepted.
4th quarter9 drives, then Illinois 41, Northwestern 22
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 7
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 4 yards to the Nwest 11, tackled by Antonio Steele.
15:00
2nd & 6 at own 11
Tyrell Sutton rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Nwest 12, tackled by Chris Norwell and J Leman.
15:00
3rd & 5 at own 12
C.J. Bacher sideline pass incomplete to Eric Peterman, broken up by Dere Hicks.
15:00
4th & 5 at own 12
Stefan Demos punt for 56 yards downed at the Illin 32.
Illinois Field goal, 9 plays
14:48
1st & 10 at own 32
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Illin 38, tackled by Eddie Simpson and Reggie McPherson.
14:48
2nd & 4 at own 38
Rashard Mendenhall rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down, tackled by Eddie Simpson and Deante Battle.
14:48
1st & 10 at own 45
Northwestern penalty 16 yard pass interference on Sherrick McManis accepted, no play.
14:48
1st & 10 at opp 39
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 4 yards to the Nwest 35, tackled by Adam Kadela and Corey Wootton.
14:48
2nd & 6 at opp 35
Rashard Mendenhall rush over left tackle for 7 yards to the Nwest 28 for a 1ST down, tackled by Quentin Davie.
14:48
1st & 10 at opp 28
Brian Gamble rush up the middle for 14 yards to the Nwest 14 for a 1ST down, tackled by Sherrick McManis.
14:48
1st & 10 at opp 14
Isiah Williams rush over left guard for 1 yard to the Nwest 13, tackled by Adam Kadela.
14:48
2nd & 9 at opp 13
Isiah Williams rush over right guard for 3 yards to the Nwest 10, tackled by Adam Kadela.
14:48
3rd & 6 at opp 10
Isiah Williams pass incomplete to DaJuan Warren.
9:35
4th & 6 at opp 10
Jason Reda 27 yard field goal GOOD.Illinois 38, Northwestern 14
9:35
Michael Cklamovski kickoff for 66 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 29 yards to the Nwest 33, tackled by Michael Cklamovski out-of-bounds.
Northwestern Turnover on downs, 5 plays
9:35
1st & 10 at own 33
C.J. Bacher middle pass complete to Eric Peterman for 16 yards to the Nwest 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Harrison.
9:35
1st & 10 at own 49
C.J. Bacher deep pass incomplete to Tonjua Jones.
9:35
2nd & 10 at own 49
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 2 yards to the Illin 49, tackled by J Leman.
9:35
3rd & 8 at opp 49
C.J. Bacher sacked by Will Davis at the Nwest 46 for a loss of 5 yards.
9:35
4th & 13 at own 46
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Eric Peterman, broken up by Jerry Brown.
Illinois Fumble, 2 plays
9:35
1st & 10 at opp 46
Daniel Dufrene rush over right end for 2 yards to the Nwest 44, tackled by Adam Kadela and Reggie McPherson.
9:35
2nd & 8 at opp 44
Daniel Dufrene rush for 8 yards, fumbled at the Illin 44, forced by Prince Kwateng, recovered by Prince Kwateng at the Illin 44.
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 5 plays
7:50
1st & 10 at opp 44
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Tyrell Sutton, hurried by J Leman.
7:50
2nd & 10 at opp 44
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 15 yards to the Illin 29 for a 1ST down, tackled by Kevin Mitchell.
7:50
1st & 10 at opp 29
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Eric Peterman.
7:50
2nd & 10 at opp 29
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Kim Thompson for 11 yards to the Illin 18 for a 1ST down, tackled by Marcus Thomas and Justin Harrison.
6:15
1st & 10 at opp 18
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Kim Thompson for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Illinois 38, Northwestern 20
6:15
Two-point conversion attempt, C.J. Bacher pass to Ross Lane GOOD.Illinois 38, Northwestern 22
6:15
Amado Villarreal on-side kick recovered by Illinois at the Nwest 41.
Illinois Field goal, 6 plays
6:09
1st & 10 at opp 41
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Nwest 39, tackled by Kevin Mims.
6:09
2nd & 8 at opp 39
Timeout Northwestern, clock 06:09.
6:09
2nd & 8 at opp 39
Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for 10 yards to the Nwest 29 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie McPherson.
5:32
1st & 10 at opp 29
Eddie McGee rush up the middle for no gain to the Nwest 29, tackled by Kevin Mims.
5:32
2nd & 10 at opp 29
Timeout Northwestern, clock 05:32.
5:32
2nd & 10 at opp 29
Brian Gamble rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Nwest 28, tackled by Adam Kadela and Prince Kwateng.
5:32
3rd & 9 at opp 28
Illinois penalty 10 yard illegal block on N/A accepted, no play.
5:32
3rd & 19 at opp 38
Brian Gamble rush over left end for 6 yards to the Nwest 32 out-of-bounds, tackled by Mike Dinard.
4:37
4th & 13 at opp 32
Jason Reda 49 yard field goal GOOD.Illinois 41, Northwestern 22
4:37
Michael Cklamovski kickoff for 62 yards returned by Sherrick McManis for 25 yards to the Nwest 33, tackled by Justin Sanders and Rahkeem Smith.
Northwestern Turnover on downs, 7 plays
4:37
1st & 10 at own 33
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 2 yards to the Nwest 35, tackled by David Lindquist and Chris Norwell.
4:37
2nd & 8 at own 35
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 14 yards to the Nwest 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by J Leman and Justin Harrison.
4:37
1st & 10 at own 49
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 19 yards to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down.
4:37
1st & 10 at opp 32
C.J. Bacher sacked by Antonio James and Mike Ware at the Illin 39 for a loss of 7 yards.
3:41
2nd & 17 at opp 39
Timeout Northwestern, clock 03:41.
3:41
2nd & 17 at opp 39
C.J. Bacher pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 6 yards to the Illin 33, tackled by Josh Brent and Chris Duvalt.
3:41
3rd & 11 at opp 33
C.J. Bacher sideline pass incomplete to Tonjua Jones, hurried by Jerry Brown.
3:41
4th & 11 at opp 33
C.J. Bacher middle pass incomplete to Eric Peterman, broken up by Dere Hicks.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:05
1st & 10 at own 33
Justin Ijei rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Illin 34, tackled by Eddie Simpson.
3:05
2nd & 9 at own 34
Justin Ijei rush for 1 yard to the Illin 35, tackled by Marshall Thomas.
3:05
3rd & 8 at own 35
Justin Ijei rush for 4 yards to the Illin 39, tackled by Chris Malleo and Keegan Kennedy.
Anthony Santella punt for 34 yards, returned by Eric Peterman for 14 yards to the Nwest 46, tackled by Jeff Cumberland.
Northwestern End of game, 5 plays
3:05
1st & 10 at own 46
C.J. Bacher pass incomplete to Eric Peterman, broken up by Kevin Mitchell.
3:05
2nd & 10 at own 46
C.J. Bacher middle pass complete to Kim Thompson for 12 yards to the Illin 42 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Harrison and Kevin Mitchell.
3:05
1st & 10 at opp 42
C.J. Bacher sideline pass incomplete to Rasheed Ward.
3:05
2nd & 10 at opp 42
C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 17 yards to the Illin 25 for a 1ST down.
3:05
1st & 10 at opp 25
C.J. Bacher deep pass incomplete to Kim Thompson.
Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.
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