Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini
9-3, 6-3 Big Ten
38
9-3, 6-3 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILL | 7 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 38 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 28 |
4-8, 2-7 Big Ten
28
4-8, 2-7 Big Ten
Game Leaders
170
L. AltmyerQB
10/17, 1 TD, 2 INT
170
287
J. LauschQB
25/48, 2 TD, 2 INT
287
172
A. LaugheryRB
12 CAR, 3 TD
172
53
C. PorterRB
12 CAR
53
70
P. BryantWR
4 REC, 1 TD
70
119
A. HenningWR
10 REC, 1 TD
119
2
M. HoodLB
2
1
A. HubbardDE
1
12
J. ClarkeDB
8 SOLO
12
12
M. UihleinLB
4 SOLO
12
Team Stats
382
Total Yards
442
2
Turnovers
4
14
1st Downs
28
7-50
Penalties
2-10
4/10
3rd Down
9/19
0/0
4th Down
0/1
25:28
Possession
34:32
Game Information
Chicago, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-10 | 9-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 382 | 442 |
| Passing | 170 | 329 |
| Comp/Att | 10/17 | 29/61 |
| Yards per pass | 10.0 | 5.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing | 212 | 113 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 7-50 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 25:28 | 34:32 |
ILL vs NU Videos
Devin Turner takes it back on Northwestern pick-six
Pat Bryant catches the 43-yard TD pass in stride for Illinois
Aidan Laughery zooms up the middle for 64-yard Illinois TD
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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