Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Northwestern Wildcats

College Football

1-2

7-31

Final

2-1

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

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Team	1	2	3	4	T
EIU	0	7	0	0	7
NU	7	7	10	7	31

Who won: Northwestern 31-7

The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 31-7 on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The Northwestern outscored the E Illinois 10-0 in the 3rd quarter. Jack Lausch led the Northwestern in passing yards (20/31, 227 YDS, 2 TD). Pierce Holley led the E Illinois in passing yards (17/31, 167 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).

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New QB Jack Lausch leads Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 31-7

What it means

E Illinois 0-2 on the road; Northwestern 2-1 at home.

Latest headlines

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Quarterbacks

E Illinois4th in OVC

Pierce Holley QB

Season passing leader · 167 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

Northwestern9th in Big Ten

Jack Lausch QB

Season passing leader · 227 YDS, 2 TD

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Game info

Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL · Turf · Attendance 10,631

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