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Illinois Fighting Illini 20
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Match Report

Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secure Illinois' 20-13 win over Northwestern

— Miles Scott had two interceptions in the final five minutes Saturday night to lock down Illinois’ 20-13 victory over Northwestern.

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Team Stats

NU ILL
19
1st Downs
14
5-13
3rd down efficiency
2-10
2-4
4th down efficiency
0-1
254
Total Yards
284
163
Passing
164
19/36
Comp/Att
11/16
4.5
Yards per pass
10.3
91
Rushing
120
29
Rushing Attempts
36
3.1
Yards per rush
3.3
4-35
Penalties
5-44
4
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
30:34
Possession
29:26

Top Performers

NU

  • Preston Stone C/ATT 19/36 · YDS 163 · AVG 4.5
  • Luke Akers NO 2 · YDS 84 · AVG 42.0
  • Jack Olsen FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 38
  • Hayden Eligon II REC 8 · YDS 99 · AVG 12.4

ILL

  • Keelan Crimmins NO 4 · YDS 181 · AVG 45.3
  • Luke Altmyer C/ATT 10/15 · YDS 136 · AVG 9.1
  • David Olano FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 47
  • Hank Beatty C/ATT 1/1 · YDS 28 · AVG 28.0

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 3:00 13-20

    David Olano 27 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 7:46 13-17

    Jack Olsen 26 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 7:23 10-17

    David Olano 47 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  4. Touchdown 0:30 10-14

    Kaden Feagin 1 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)

    Q2
  5. Touchdown 5:50 10-7

    Hayden Eligon II 13 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Jack Olsen Kick)

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 11:27 3-7

    Ca'Lil Valentine 6 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 0:16 3-0

    Jack Olsen 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. ILL 0:36

    1 play, -2 yards, 0:36 · End Of Quarter

    Q4
  2. NU 0:36

    8 plays, 36 yards, 0:58 · Downs

    Q4
  3. ILL 1:34

    3 plays, 1 yard, 0:24 · Punt

    Q4
  4. NU 1:58

    4 plays, 2 yards, 1:02 · Interception

    Q4
  5. ILL 3:00

    4 plays, 9 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal

    Q4
  6. Field Goal 3:00 13-20

    David Olano 27 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  7. NU 4:50

    4 plays, -9 yards, 0:53 · Downs

    Q4
  8. ILL 6:12

    3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt

    Q4
  9. NU 7:46

    4 plays, -7 yards, 1:36 · Field Goal

    Q4
  10. Field Goal 7:46 13-17

    Jack Olsen 26 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  11. ILL 9:32

    3 plays, -9 yards, 0:55 · Fumble

    Q4
  12. NU 10:17

    12 plays, 70 yards, 7:32 · Fumble

    Q4
  13. ILL 2:49

    5 plays, 15 yards, 3:29 · Punt

    Q3
  14. NU 6:18

    3 plays, -7 yards, 1:05 · Punt

    Q3
  15. ILL 7:23

    9 plays, 41 yards, 6:02 · Field Goal

    Q3
  16. Field Goal 7:23 10-17

    David Olano 47 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  17. NU 13:25

    3 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Punt

    Q3
  18. NU 0:29

    1 play, 7 yards, 0:30 · End Of Half

    Q2
  19. ILL 0:30

    4 plays, 48 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown

    Q2
  20. Touchdown 0:30 10-14

    Kaden Feagin 1 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)

    Q2
  21. NU 1:39

    4 plays, 11 yards, 0:28 · Interception

    Q2
  22. ILL 2:07

    6 plays, 19 yards, 3:38 · Punt

    Q2
  23. NU 5:50

    10 plays, 75 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown

    Q2
  24. Touchdown 5:50 10-7

    Hayden Eligon II 13 Yd pass from Preston Stone (Jack Olsen Kick)

    Q2
  25. ILL 11:27

    7 plays, 83 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown

    Q2
  26. Touchdown 11:27 3-7

    Ca'Lil Valentine 6 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)

    Q2
  27. NU 0:16

    15 plays, 63 yards, 9:18 · Field Goal

    Q1
  28. Field Goal 0:16 3-0

    Jack Olsen 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  29. ILL 9:34

    9 plays, 65 yards, 5:22 · Downs

    Q1

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