Total Yards
Illinois374
Northwestern444
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 14, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 11
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 16
NI
Home
Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Illinois165
Northwestern310
Rushing Yards
Illinois212
Northwestern139
Turnovers
Illinois2
Northwestern0
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Illinois vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois17:55
Northwestern18:45
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Illinois 21-16
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 21-16 on Nov 14, 2009. The result came in week 11 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 21-16 on Nov 14, 2009. The result came in week 11 of the 2009 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 444; Illinois 374. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 310; Illinois 165.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 444; Illinois 374
Passing yards
Northwestern 310; Illinois 165
Rushing yards
Northwestern 139; Illinois 212
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Illinois 2
First downs
Northwestern 24; Illinois 22
Possession time
Northwestern 18:45; Illinois 17:55
Third downs
Northwestern 5-14; Illinois 4-14
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 23-37; Illinois 15-29
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 374 | 444 |
| Passing Yards | 165 | 310 |
| Rushing Yards | 212 | 139 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-56 | 5-29 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-29 | 23-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 17:55 | 18:45 |