| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 33 |
| Illinois | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Fighting Illini defeat Wildcats 35-33
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 | 20 | 16 |
| Total Offense | 390 | 403 |
| Rushes-YDS | 32-125 | 22-32 |
| Passing YDS | 265 | 371 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 551 | 549 |
| T.O.P. | 18:10 | 13:50 |