Total Yards
Northwestern526
Western Illinois181
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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Western Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 5, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 42
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern245
Western Illinois110
Rushing Yards
Northwestern281
Western Illinois71
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Western Illinois1
Game Conditions
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Western Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern35:54
Western Illinois24:06
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern routs Western Illinois 42-7
Northwestern defeated Western Illinois 42-7 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 526-181 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 42-7. Hayden Eligon II 5 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Lawson Albright Run for Two-Point Conversion) came with 6:44 left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 526 total yards, 281 rushing yards, and 245 passing yards. Western Illinois finished with 181 total yards, including 71 on the ground and 110 through the air.
Northwestern converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Northwestern led 22-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ryan Boe 58 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Eligon II 5 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Lawson Albright Run for Two-Point Conversion) (Northwestern led 15-0 over Western Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Porter 43 Yd Run (Luke Akers Kick) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Western Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Hunter Welcing 6 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Luke Akers Kick) (Northwestern led 22-0 over Western Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Luke Akers 35 Yd Field Goal (Northwestern led 25-0 over Western Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Luke Akers 25 Yd Field Goal (Northwestern led 28-0 over Western Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan Boe 58 Yd Run (Jack Olsen Kick) (Northwestern led 42-0 over Western Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-7
Northwestern defeated Western Illinois.
Total yards
526-181
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
281
Northwestern averaged 6.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
245
Northwestern averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Western Illinois's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 526 | 181 |
| Passing Yards | 245 | 110 |
| Rushing Yards | 281 | 71 |
| First Downs | 24 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-54 | 3-13 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-29 | 12-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 35:54 | 24:06 |