| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 0 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
| Illinois | 14 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 55 |
Fighting Illini defeat Wildcats 55-35
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 | 30 | 18 |
| Total Offense | 604 | 631 |
| Rushes-YDS | 41-218 | 22-165 |
| Passing YDS | 386 | 466 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 781 | 782 |
| T.O.P. | 18:36 | 13:24 |