Total Yards
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 30, 2013 • Completed
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Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
37 - 34

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Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Northwestern edges Illinois 37-34
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 37-34 on Dec 1, 2013. The result came in week 14 of the 2013 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Illinois 37-34 on Dec 1, 2013. The result came in week 14 of the 2013 season.
Northwestern 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: Northwestern 560; Illinois 492. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 414; Illinois 307.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 560; Illinois 492
Passing yards
Northwestern 414; Illinois 307
Rushing yards
Northwestern 146; Illinois 185
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Illinois 1
First downs
Northwestern 31; Illinois 29
Possession time
Northwestern 36:23; Illinois 23:37
Third downs
Northwestern 12-20; Illinois 7-15
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 31-45; Illinois 31-45
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 492 | 560 |
| Passing Yards | 307 | 414 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 146 |
| First Downs | 29 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 12-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-21 | 2-5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-45 | 31-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 23:37 | 36:23 |