Illinois Fighting Illini @ Northwestern Wildcats
AT CHICAGO IL
6-5, 2-3 Away
48
6-5, 2-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILL | 21 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 48 |
| 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
7-4, 3-3 Home
27
7-4, 3-3 Home
Game Leaders
40
N. ScheelhaaseQB
6/13, 1 TD, 1 INT
40
135
E. WatkinsTE
10/20, 1 INT
135
330
M. LeshoureRB
33 CAR, 2 TD
330
129
M. TrumpyRB
13 CAR, 2 TD
129
24
A.J. JenkinsWR
4 REC, 1 TD
24
51
T. JonesWR
2 REC
51
2
M. WilsonLB
2
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6
N. BusseyLB
6
18
B. PetersS
18
Team Stats
559
Total Yards
318
2
Turnovers
3
26
1st Downs
12
2-20
Penalties
3-35
10/17
3rd Down
2/10
1/1
4th Down
0/0
25:16
Possession
11:24
Game Information
Evanston, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 12 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-17 | 2-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 559 | 318 |
| Passing | 40 | 150 |
| Comp/Att | 6/14 | 10/20 |
| Yards per pass | 2.9 | 6.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 519 | 183 |
| Rushing Attempts | 70 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Penalties | 2-20 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 25:16 | 11:24 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| 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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