| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northwestern | Illinois |
| Score | 37 | 39 |
| First Downs | 25 | 18 |
| Total Offense | 529 | 524 |
| Rushes-YDS-TD | 43-183-0 | 16-57-0 |
| COMP-ATT-TD | 28-43-2 | 21-39-4 |
| Passing YDS | 346 | 467 |
| Sacked | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 8-17 | 2-10 |
| 4th Down Conv | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2pt Conv | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Redzone-TD-FG | 5-2-3 | 3-1-2 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| Intercepted | 2 | 2 |
| PR Yds | 21 | 8 |
| KR Yds | 121 | 170 |
| Total Yards | 671 | 702 |
| Punts-Average | 3-9.9 | 5-9.9 |
| Penalties-YDS | 1-15 | 0-0 |
| T.O.P. | 21:31 | 10:25 |
