Total Yards
Illinois459
Northwestern241
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 27, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 13
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
14 - 47
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Passing Yards
Illinois242
Northwestern123
Rushing Yards
Illinois217
Northwestern118
Turnovers
Illinois1
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature45°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Illinois26:29
Northwestern33:31
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Game Story
Illinois pulls away from Northwestern 47-14
Illinois defeated Northwestern 47-14 in Week 13 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 459-241 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 47-14. Brandon Peters pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 39 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Illinois the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 459 total yards, 217 rushing yards, and 242 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 241 total yards, including 118 on the ground and 123 through the air.
Illinois converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Illinois led 37-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James McCourt 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Peters pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 39 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 14-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Daniel Barker run for 8 yds for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 28 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 31-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan Hilinski run for 1 yd for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-28 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Chase Brown run for 1 yd for a TD (James McCourt KICK) (Illinois led 21-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
James McCourt 37 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 34-7 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
47-14
Illinois defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
459-241
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
217
Illinois averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
242
Illinois averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 459 | 241 |
| Passing Yards | 242 | 123 |
| Rushing Yards | 217 | 118 |
| First Downs | 18 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 12-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 17 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 26:29 | 33:31 |