| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 6 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 33 |
| Illinois | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Wildcats defeat Fighting Illini 33-14
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northwestern | Illinois |
| First Downs | 22 | 11 |
| Total Offense | 411 | 287 |
| Rushes-YDS | 45-220 | 24-76 |
| Passing YDS | 191 | 211 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 6 |
| Total Yards | 528 | 422 |
| T.O.P. | 19:58 | 12:02 |