Northwestern Wildcats @ Illinois Fighting Illini
3-9, 1-8 Big Ten
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3-9, 1-8 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | |
ILL | 14 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 47 |
5-7, 4-5 Big Ten
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5-7, 4-5 Big Ten
Game Leaders
Team Stats
241
Total Yards
459
2
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
18
3-25
Penalties
4-50
6/19
3rd Down
5/13
3/4
4th Down
1/1
33:31
Possession
26:29
Game Information
Champaign, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-19 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 241 | 459 |
| Passing | 123 | 242 |
| Comp/Att | 12/25 | 14/23 |
| Yards per pass | 4.9 | 10.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 118 | 217 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 2.5 | 5.7 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:31 | 26:29 |
NU @ ILL Videos
Illinois beats Northwestern in final game of the season
Ryan Hilinski crosses goal-line for 1-yard touchdown
Touchdown! Chase Brown scores vs. Northwestern
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
5-star Hayden Stepp, 4-star Tae Walden Jr commit to Oregon
Oregon secured a pair of high-profile additions in the 2027 class Wednesday.
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How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit
There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
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Ohio State adds to Harrison pipeline, adds 5-star WR Jett
Five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the younger brother of ex-Ohio State All-American Marvin Harrison Jr., announced his commitment to the Buckeyes' 2028 class on Wednesday.
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