Total Yards
Illinois239
Northwestern446
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 25, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 13
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
42 - 7
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Passing Yards
Illinois139
Northwestern140
Rushing Yards
Illinois100
Northwestern306
Turnovers
Illinois3
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind18 mph NW
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois27:31
Northwestern32:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern routs Illinois 42-7
Northwestern defeated Illinois 42-7 in Week 13 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 446-239 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 42-7. Cam Thomas run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 446 total yards, 306 rushing yards, and 140 passing yards. Illinois finished with 239 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 139 through the air.
Northwestern converted 4-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Northwestern led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jesse Brown run for 18 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Thomas run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 11 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Jelani Roberts run for 5 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 28-7 over Illinois).
Sack
Cam Thomas sacked by Joe Gaziano for a loss of 6 yards Cam Thomas fumbled, recovered by Nwest Sam Miller , return for 0 yards , return for 3 yds, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Illinois led 7-21 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Larkin run for 4 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 35-7 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-7
Northwestern defeated Illinois.
Total yards
446-239
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
306
Northwestern averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
140
Northwestern averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 239 | 446 |
| Passing Yards | 139 | 140 |
| Rushing Yards | 100 | 306 |
| First Downs | 11 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-31 | 13-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:31 | 32:29 |