Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northwestern Wildcats
Drive chart
Drives
Downs
Downs- Touchdown
- Punt
- Downs
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| NU | 15 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 42 |
Who won: Northwestern 42-7
The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 42-7 on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The Northwestern outscored the W Illinois 15-0 in the 1st quarter. Preston Stone led the Northwestern in passing yards (21/29, 245 YDS, 3 TD). Cason Carswell led the W Illinois in passing yards (6/8, 52 YDS, 1 TD).
Team stats
WIUNU 101st Downs24
2-123rd down efficiency8-16
0-04th down efficiency1-1
181Total Yards526
110Passing245
12/27Comp/Att21/29
4.1Yards per pass8.4
71Rushing281
23Rushing Attempts41
3.1Yards per rush6.9
3-13Penalties6-54
1Turnovers1
0Fumbles lost1
1Interceptions thrown0
24:06Possession35:54
