Jackson, defense lead No. 23 Northwestern past Illinois
Justin Jackson ran for 144 yards and a touchdown and No. 23 Northwestern won its seventh straight, beating Illinois 42-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
42
Illinois Fighting Illini
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
| ILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | L 10-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 45-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:01 42-7
Jesse Brown 18 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 12:05 35-7
Jeremy Larkin 4 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 8:47 28-7
Justin Jackson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 10:13 21-7
Sam Miller 3 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 8:03 14-7
Jelani Roberts 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 10:35 7-7
Garrett Dickerson 11 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Cam Thomas 23 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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NW
2 plays, 5 yards, 1:09 · End of Game
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ILL 1:09
4 plays, 38 yards, 1:35 · Interception
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NW 2:44
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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ILL 5:08
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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NW 6:01
7 plays, 77 yards, 4:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 42-7
Jesse Brown 18 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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ILL 10:32
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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NW 12:05
10 plays, 31 yards, 6:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:05 35-7
Jeremy Larkin 4 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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ILL 3:12
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:03 · Interception
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NW 4:15
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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ILL 6:39
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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NW 8:47
2 plays, 80 yards, 0:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:47 28-7
Justin Jackson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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ILL 9:04
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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ILL 10:13
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:52 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:13 21-7
Sam Miller 3 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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NW 11:05
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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ILL 12:01
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:56 · Missed FG
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NW
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:44 · End of Half
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ILL 0:44
4 plays, 28 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NW 2:06
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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ILL 3:19
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NW 5:18
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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ILL 7:03
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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NW 8:03
2 plays, 57 yards, 0:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:03 14-7
Jelani Roberts 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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ILL 8:32
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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NW 10:35
6 plays, 51 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 7-7
Garrett Dickerson 11 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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ILL 12:34
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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NW 14:18
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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ILL 1:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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NW 3:13
13 plays, 71 yards, 5:25 · Interception
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ILL 8:38
12 plays, 69 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Cam Thomas 23 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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NW 13:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:08 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
NW
ILL
21
1st Downs
11
4-13
3rd down efficiency
4-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
446
Total Yards
239
140
Passing
139
13/21
Comp/Att
14/31
6.7
Yards per pass
4.5
306
Rushing
100
47
Rushing Attempts
33
6.5
Yards per rush
3.0
3-30
Penalties
6-59
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
32:29
Possession
27:31
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