Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Northwestern Wildcats
2-2, 0-2 Away
7
2-2, 0-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
1-2, 1-2 Home
24
1-2, 1-2 Home
Game Leaders
292
T. NorvellQB
29/49, 1 TD, 1 INT
292
117
T. SiemianQB
15/25
117
83
J.C. BakerRB
20 CAR
83
92
J. JacksonRB
21 CAR, 1 TD
92
115
L. LenoirWR
11 REC
115
21
G. DickersonTE
1 REC
21
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None
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2
I. OdenigboDE
2
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None
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12
C. AriguzoLB
6 SOLO
12
Team Stats
376
Total Yards
283
4
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
15
6-40
Penalties
5-35
4/17
3rd Down
3/14
2/5
4th Down
1/2
32:57
Possession
27:03
Game Information
Evanston, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-17 | 3-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 376 | 283 |
| Passing | 292 | 117 |
| Comp/Att | 29/50 | 15/25 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 84 | 166 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 32:57 | 27:03 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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
Sources: Tom Herman to join FSU as assistant to Mike Norvell
Florida State will hire former Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman for this season, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg Monday, and the 51-year-old who last coached in 2024 with the Owls, will become assistant to head coach Mike Norvell.
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Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
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Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
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