N'western runs over Illinois, 42-21, behind Jackson, Moten
Justin Jackson rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns, John Moten added 128 yards and two touchdowns and Northwestern became bowl eligible with a 42-21 victory over Illinois on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
21
Northwestern Wildcats
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| NW | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 30,022 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 14-22 | NCAAF |
| 11/6/26 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | W 24-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 38-37 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:24 21-42
Justin Jackson 4 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 1:32 21-35
Garrett Dickerson 9 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 4:33 21-28
Malik Turner 9 Yd pass from Wes Lunt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:24 14-28
Justin Jackson 54 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 0:27 14-21
Reggie Corbin 8 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 7:29 7-21
Malik Turner 19 Yd pass from Wes Lunt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 12:45 0-21
Justin Jackson 3 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 2:22 0-14
John Moten IV 43 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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Touchdown 8:20 0-7
John Moten IV 9 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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NW
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:38 · End of Game
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ILL 2:38
8 plays, 84 yards, 1:23 · Downs
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NW 4:01
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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ILL 7:52
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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NW 9:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:24 21-42
Justin Jackson 4 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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ILL 10:49
9 plays, 38 yards, 2:48 · Interception
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NW 13:37
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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ILL 14:50
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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NW 1:32
5 plays, 49 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:32 21-35
Garrett Dickerson 9 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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NW 3:00
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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ILL 4:33
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 21-28
Malik Turner 9 Yd pass from Wes Lunt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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NW 5:59
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:58 · Fumble
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ILL 6:57
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:19 · Missed FG
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NW 9:24
3 plays, 84 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:24 14-28
Justin Jackson 54 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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ILL 10:16
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:32 · Fumble
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NW 13:48
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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NW
1 play, -1 yard, 0:27 · End of Half
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ILL 0:27
10 plays, 83 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 14-21
Reggie Corbin 8 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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NW 3:41
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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ILL 7:29
11 plays, 78 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:29 7-21
Malik Turner 19 Yd pass from Wes Lunt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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NW 12:45
3 plays, 45 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:45 0-21
Justin Jackson 3 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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ILL 13:32
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:44 · Fumble
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NW 14:16
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:19 · Downs
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ILL 1:35
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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NW 2:22
6 plays, 92 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:22 0-14
John Moten IV 43 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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ILL 4:50
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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NW 8:20
8 plays, 59 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:20 0-7
John Moten IV 9 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick)
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ILL 11:36
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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NW 12:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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ILL 13:47
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:13 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
ILL
NW
25
1st Downs
22
4-15
3rd down efficiency
6-14
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
434
Total Yards
399
377
Passing
121
28/54
Comp/Att
13/20
7.0
Yards per pass
6.1
57
Rushing
278
26
Rushing Attempts
49
2.2
Yards per rush
5.7
6-60
Penalties
5-50
4
Turnovers
1
3
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:28
Possession
29:32
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