| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| Northwestern | 14 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 59 |
Wildcats defeat Huskies 59-28
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northern Illinois | Northwestern |
| First Downs | 10 | 17 |
| Total Offense | 343 | 429 |
| Rushes-YDS | 24-151 | 43-241 |
| Passing YDS | 192 | 188 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Total Yards | 501 | 712 |
| T.O.P. | 12:48 | 19:12 |