Total Yards
Illinois319
Northwestern350
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 28, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2015RegularWeek 13
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 14
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Passing Yards
Illinois241
Northwestern146
Rushing Yards
Illinois78
Northwestern204
Turnovers
Illinois1
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind15 mph NE
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois26:34
Northwestern33:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern beats Illinois 24-14
Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-14 in Week 13 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 350-319 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 24-14. Wes Lunt run for 1 yd for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 350 total yards, 204 rushing yards, and 146 passing yards. Illinois finished with 319 total yards, including 78 on the ground and 241 through the air.
Northwestern converted 6-19 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Northwestern led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Clayton Thorson pass intercepted for a TD Mason Monheim return for 58 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Wes Lunt run for 1 yd for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Dan Vitale for 19 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Warren Long run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK) (Northwestern led 21-7 over Illinois).
Interception Return Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass intercepted for a TD Mason Monheim return for 58 yds for a TD, (Taylor Zalewski KICK) (Northwestern led 21-14 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Jack Mitchell 39 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 24-14 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-14
Northwestern defeated Illinois.
Total yards
350-319
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
204
Northwestern averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
146
Northwestern averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-19
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 319 | 350 |
| Passing Yards | 241 | 146 |
| Rushing Yards | 78 | 204 |
| First Downs | 16 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 1-10 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-41 | 12-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 54 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 26:34 | 33:26 |