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Northwestern Wildcats 45
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Illinois Fighting Illini 43
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Match Report

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini's bowl hopes

— Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory over Illinois on Saturday, ending the Illini’s...

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Team Stats

NU ILL
20
1st Downs
20
4-11
3rd down efficiency
5-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
379
Total Yards
455
234
Passing
348
24/32
Comp/Att
25/35
7.3
Yards per pass
9.9
145
Rushing
107
37
Rushing Attempts
32
3.9
Yards per rush
3.3
5-30
Penalties
1-10
2
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
2
29:50
Possession
30:10

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