| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northwestern | Illinois |
| Score | 35 | 55 |
| First Downs | 30 | 18 |
| Total Offense | 604 | 631 |
| Rushes-YDS-TD | 41-218-0 | 22-165-0 |
| COMP-ATT-TD | 30-44-3 | 26-36-4 |
| Passing YDS | 386 | 466 |
| Sacked | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 6-12 | 4-11 |
| 4th Down Conv | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| 2pt Conv | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Redzone-TD-FG | 4-4-0 | 4-1-2 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 4-3 | 2-2 |
| Intercepted | 1 | 1 |
| PR Yds | 10 | 15 |
| KR Yds | 167 | 136 |
| Total Yards | 781 | 782 |
| Punts-Average | 4-9.9 | 3-9.9 |
| Penalties-YDS | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| T.O.P. | 18:36 | 13:24 |
