Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Drive chart
Drives
End Of Quarter
Downs- Punt
- Interception
- Field Goal
- Downs
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| ILL | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Who won: Illinois 20-13
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Northwestern Wildcats 20-13 on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Luke Altmyer led the Illinois in passing yards (10/15, 136 YDS). Preston Stone led the Northwestern in passing yards (19/36, 163 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT).
Team stats
NUILL 191st Downs14
5-133rd down efficiency2-10
2-44th down efficiency0-1
254Total Yards284
163Passing164
19/36Comp/Att11/16
4.5Yards per pass10.3
91Rushing120
29Rushing Attempts36
3.1Yards per rush3.3
4-35Penalties5-44
4Turnovers1
1Fumbles lost1
3Interceptions thrown0
30:34Possession29:26
