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Illinois at Northwestern
Nov 20, 2010 • Completed
Away
Illinois
Big Ten

Final Score
48 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Northwestern 48-27
Illinois finished ahead of Northwestern 48-27 on Nov 21, 2010. The result came in week 12 of the 2010 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Northwestern 48-27 on Nov 21, 2010. The result came in week 12 of the 2010 season.
Illinois built the decisive edge with a 21-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Illinois 559; Northwestern 318. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 40; Northwestern 150.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 559; Northwestern 318
Passing yards
Illinois 40; Northwestern 150
Rushing yards
Illinois 519; Northwestern 183
Turnovers
Illinois 2; Northwestern 3
First downs
Illinois 26; Northwestern 12
Possession time
Illinois 25:16; Northwestern 11:24
Third downs
Illinois 10-17; Northwestern 2-10
Completions-attempts
Illinois 6-14; Northwestern 10-20
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 318 | 559 |
| Passing Yards | 150 | 40 |
| Rushing Yards | 183 | 519 |
| First Downs | 12 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 10-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-20 | 6-14 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 70 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 11:24 | 25:16 |