Total Yards
Northwestern339
Illinois335
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Illinois at Northwestern
Nov 22, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 13
Away
Illinois
Big Ten
Final Score
10 - 27
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern230
Illinois240
Rushing Yards
Northwestern109
Illinois123
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Illinois3
Game Conditions
Temperature32°F
Wind13 mph S
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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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Northwestern17:46
Illinois18:54
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern pulls away from Illinois 27-10
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 27-10 on Nov 23, 2008. The result came in week 13 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 27-10 on Nov 23, 2008. The result came in week 13 of the 2008 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 339; Illinois 335. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 230; Illinois 240.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 339; Illinois 335
Passing yards
Northwestern 230; Illinois 240
Rushing yards
Northwestern 109; Illinois 123
Turnovers
Northwestern 1; Illinois 3
First downs
Northwestern 21; Illinois 21
Possession time
Northwestern 17:46; Illinois 18:54
Third downs
Northwestern 7-15; Illinois 5-15
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 22-33; Illinois 20-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 339 | 335 |
| Passing Yards | 230 | 240 |
| Rushing Yards | 109 | 123 |
| First Downs | 21 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-28 | 4-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-33 | 20-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 17:46 | 18:54 |