Total Yards
Illinois473
Northwestern329
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2011)
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Northwestern at Illinois
Oct 1, 2011 • Completed
Season 2011RegularWeek 5
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
35 - 38
NI
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Illinois
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois416
Northwestern177
Rushing Yards
Illinois82
Northwestern169
Turnovers
Illinois3
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
53%
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
Possession split chart
Illinois18:11
Northwestern18:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Illinois edges Northwestern 38-35
Illinois finished ahead of Northwestern 38-35 on Oct 1, 2011. The result came in week 5 of the 2011 season.
Illinois finished ahead of Northwestern 38-35 on Oct 1, 2011. The result came in week 5 of the 2011 season.
Illinois built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Illinois 473; Northwestern 329. Another key split was passing yards: Illinois 416; Northwestern 177.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Illinois 473; Northwestern 329
Passing yards
Illinois 416; Northwestern 177
Rushing yards
Illinois 82; Northwestern 169
Turnovers
Illinois 3; Northwestern 1
First downs
Illinois 23; Northwestern 21
Possession time
Illinois 18:11; Northwestern 18:29
Third downs
Illinois 7-13; Northwestern 5-13
Completions-attempts
Illinois 21-32; Northwestern 12-16
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 473 | 329 |
| Passing Yards | 416 | 177 |
| Rushing Yards | 82 | 169 |
| First Downs | 23 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-70 | 4-48 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 12-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 18:11 | 18:29 |