Total Yards
Illinois440
Northwestern596
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 19, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 12
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
38 - 21
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois249
Northwestern258
Rushing Yards
Illinois199
Northwestern356
Turnovers
Illinois1
Northwestern0
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois17:00
Northwestern19:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Illinois 38-21
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 38-21 on Nov 19, 2005. The result came in week 12 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 38-21 on Nov 19, 2005. The result came in week 12 of the 2005 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 17-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 596; Illinois 440. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 258; Illinois 249.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 596; Illinois 440
Passing yards
Northwestern 258; Illinois 249
Rushing yards
Northwestern 356; Illinois 199
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Illinois 1
First downs
Northwestern 36; Illinois 24
Possession time
Northwestern 19:45; Illinois 17:00
Third downs
Northwestern 9-15; Illinois 10-17
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 25-31; Illinois 20-35
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 596 |
| Passing Yards | 249 | 258 |
| Rushing Yards | 199 | 356 |
| First Downs | 24 | 36 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-35 | 25-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 61 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 17:00 | 19:45 |