Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini

College Football

Northwestern

7-5

45-43

Final

Illinois

5-7

Gies Memorial Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Punt
Downs
Field Goal
Interception

Team	1	2	3	4	T
NU	7	14	7	17	45
ILL	3	17	3	20	43

Who won: Northwestern 45-43

The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 45-43 on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Ben Bryant led the Northwestern in passing yards (24/32, 234 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT). John Paddock led the Illinois in passing yards (24/34, 334 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT).