Total Yards
Illinois455
Northwestern379
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Northwestern at Illinois
Nov 25, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 13
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 43
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Illinois
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Illinois348
Northwestern234
Rushing Yards
Illinois107
Northwestern145
Turnovers
Illinois4
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature39°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Illinois30:10
Northwestern29:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern edges Illinois 45-43
Northwestern defeated Illinois 45-43 in Week 13 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 379-455 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 45-43. Ben Bryant pass complete to Cam Johnson for 10 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 145 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. Illinois finished with 455 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 348 through the air.
Northwestern converted 4-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Northwestern led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miles Scott 55 Yd Interception Return (Caleb Griffin Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ben Bryant pass complete to Cam Johnson for 10 yds for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Griffin 42 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-7 over Northwestern).
Interception Return Touchdown
Miles Scott 55 Yd Interception Return (Caleb Griffin Kick) (Northwestern led 14-20 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Tyus III run for 3 yards to the ILL 0. Fumble by Anthony Tyus III. Fumble Recovered by Dom D'Antonio at ILL 0 (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 21-20 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Tyus III run for 1 yd for a TD (Jack Olsen KICK) (Northwestern led 14-3 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Griffin 24 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 13-14 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-43
Northwestern defeated Illinois.
Total yards
379-455
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
145
Northwestern averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
Northwestern averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 455 | 379 |
| Passing Yards | 348 | 234 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 145 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-35 | 24-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 30:10 | 29:50 |