| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northern Illinois | Northwestern |
| Score | 28 | 59 |
| First Downs | 10 | 17 |
| Total Offense | 343 | 429 |
| Rushes-YDS-TD | 24-151-0 | 43-241-0 |
| COMP-ATT-TD | 13-34-2 | 15-23-4 |
| Passing YDS | 192 | 188 |
| Sacked | 4 | 0 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 3-16 | 6-15 |
| 4th Down Conv | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2pt Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Redzone-TD-FG | 2-1-0 | 4-3-1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 2-1 | 4-0 |
| Intercepted | 2 | 2 |
| PR Yds | 5 | 128 |
| KR Yds | 153 | 155 |
| Total Yards | 501 | 712 |
| Punts-Average | 9-9.9 | 6-9.9 |
| Penalties-YDS | 1-5 | 2-10 |
| T.O.P. | 12:48 | 19:12 |
