Total Yards
Northwestern364
Illinois279
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
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Illinois at Northwestern
Nov 18, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 12
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 27
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Passing Yards
Northwestern292
Illinois76
Rushing Yards
Northwestern95
Illinois214
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Illinois3
Game Conditions
Temperature42°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern23:43
Illinois12:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern beats Illinois 27-16
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 27-16 on Nov 18, 2006. The result came in week 12 of the 2006 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 27-16 on Nov 18, 2006. The result came in week 12 of the 2006 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 11-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 364; Illinois 279. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 292; Illinois 76.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 364; Illinois 279
Passing yards
Northwestern 292; Illinois 76
Rushing yards
Northwestern 95; Illinois 214
Turnovers
Northwestern 2; Illinois 3
First downs
Northwestern 25; Illinois 7
Possession time
Northwestern 23:43; Illinois 12:57
Third downs
Northwestern 9-18; Illinois 3-12
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 22-30; Illinois 4-18
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 364 | 279 |
| Passing Yards | 292 | 76 |
| Rushing Yards | 95 | 214 |
| First Downs | 25 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-25 | 7-56 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-30 | 4-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 23:43 | 12:57 |