| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Northwestern | 7 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 41 |
Wildcats defeat Fighting Illini 41-21
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Illinois | Northwestern |
| First Downs | 17 | 17 |
| Total Offense | 394 | 344 |
| Rushes-YDS | 30-62 | 33-246 |
| Passing YDS | 332 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Total Yards | 583 | 533 |
| T.O.P. | 16:31 | 15:29 |