Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Northwestern Wildcats
0-2, 0-2 Away
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0-2, 0-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 42 |
1-1, 1-0 Home
42
1-1, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
181
Total Yards
526
1
Turnovers
1
10
1st Downs
24
3-13
Penalties
6-54
2/12
3rd Down
8/16
0/0
4th Down
1/1
24:06
Possession
35:54
Game Information
Evanston, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 10 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 | 8-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 181 | 526 |
| Passing | 110 | 245 |
| Comp/Att | 12/27 | 21/29 |
| Yards per pass | 4.1 | 8.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 71 | 281 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 3.1 | 6.9 |
| Penalties | 3-13 | 6-54 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:06 | 35:54 |
WIU @ NU Videos
Western Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Highlights | 2025
Cason Carswell connects for 8-yard TD pass
Preston Stone throws 4-yard touchdown pass to Drew Wagner
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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