| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northwestern | Illinois |
| Score | 36 | 33 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Total Offense | 425 | 410 |
| Rushes-YDS-TD | 25-168-0 | 29-61-0 |
| COMP-ATT-TD | 23-42-2 | 24-37-1 |
| Passing YDS | 257 | 349 |
| Sacked | 3 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 7-13 | 6-13 |
| 4th Down Conv | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| 2pt Conv | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Redzone-TD-FG | 4-2-2 | 6-4-2 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Intercepted | 3 | 2 |
| PR Yds | 20 | 0 |
| KR Yds | 137 | 153 |
| Total Yards | 582 | 563 |
| Punts-Average | 1-44.0 | 2-41.0 |
| Penalties-YDS | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| T.O.P. | 13:25 | 14:40 |
