Total Yards
Northwestern526
Western Illinois181
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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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Passing Yards
Northwestern245
Western Illinois110
Rushing Yards
Northwestern281
Western Illinois71
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Western Illinois1
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Possession Split
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Northwestern35:54
Western Illinois24:06
Stat Dominance
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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 |