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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 17, 2007 • Completed
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
22 - 41

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Humidity
48%
Precipitation
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Northwestern 41-22
Illinois finished ahead of Northwestern 41-22 on Nov 17, 2007. The result came in week 12 of the 2007 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Northwestern 41-22 on Nov 17, 2007. The result came in week 12 of the 2007 season.
Illinois built the decisive edge with a 19-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Illinois 541; Northwestern 379. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 220; Northwestern 322.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 541; Northwestern 379
Passing yards
Illinois 220; Northwestern 322
Rushing yards
Illinois 321; Northwestern 69
Turnovers
Illinois 2; Northwestern 2
First downs
Illinois 32; Northwestern 21
Possession time
Illinois 23:10; Northwestern 13:30
Third downs
Illinois 8-14; Northwestern 2-10
Completions-attempts
Illinois 15-23; Northwestern 29-49
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 541 | 379 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 322 |
| Rushing Yards | 321 | 69 |
| First Downs | 32 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 9-79 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-23 | 29-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 65 | 18 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 23:10 | 13:30 |