| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Northwestern | 17 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 62 |
Wildcats defeat Salukis 62-21
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Southern Illinois | Northwestern |
| First Downs | 12 | 21 |
| Total Offense | 298 | 448 |
| Rushes-YDS | 38-211 | 39-286 |
| Passing YDS | 87 | 162 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 413 | 586 |
| T.O.P. | 14:37 | 17:23 |