Illinois Fighting Illini 21–28 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2004

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 28–21 in Week 13, 2004. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 21, Northwestern Wildcats 28.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats beat Illinois Fighting Illini 28–21 in Week 13 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Chris Pazan (356) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Pierre Thomas — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jonathan Fields — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	0	12	21
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	6	0	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q2TD
PTPierre Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Pierre Thomas (ILL) rushed left side for a 14 yard touchdown.
ILL
Q2TD
PTPierre Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Pierre Thomas (ILL) rushed up the middle for a 4 yard touchdown.
NU
Q2TD
NHNoah Herron
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-6
Noah Herron (NU) rushed left side for a 23 yard touchdown.
NU
Q3TD
NHNoah Herron
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-12
Noah Herron (NU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
ILL
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
18-12
Punt by Steve Weatherford (ILL) returned 73 yards by Jeff Backes (NU) for a touchdown.
ILL
Q4TD
SWSteve Weatherford
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
24-12
Steve Weatherford (ILL) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Chris Pazan (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +2.85 EPA
Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +1.14 EPA

Rushing

Pierre Thomas (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
Noah Herron (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
Brett Basanez (77) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

Jonathan Fields (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
Noah Herron (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
Jason Davis () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chris Pazan	356	26	0.0%	0	0	+0.11	+2.85
Brett Basanez	77	20	0.0%	0	0	+0.06	+1.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	NU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	77	1	-0.31	Ended
Q1	356	5	+2.07	Fumble
Q1	77	3	-1.88	Ended
Q1	356	7	-3.00	Ended
Q1	77	3	-2.56	Ended
Q1	356	8	-0.64	Ended
Q1	77	3	-0.20	Ended
Q1	77	1	-0.59	Ended
Q1	356	4	-2.29	Ended
Q2	77	6	-0.61	Ended
Q2	356	4	+3.99	Rush TD
Q2	77	2	+0.60	Interception
Q2	356	3	-3.45	Ended
Q2	77	2	-1.42	Ended
Q2	356	8	+3.82	Rush TD
Q2	77	1	+2.06	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Punt by Steve Weatherford (ILL) returned 73 yards by Jeff Backes (NU) for a touchdown. (-8.61 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass across the middle intercepted by Morris Virgil (ILL). Returned for 31 yards. (-6.95 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fighting Illini fumble by Pierre Thomas (ILL), recovered by Jeff Backes (NU), returned for no gain. (-5.75 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · 31 yard field goal by Jason Reda (ILL) is no good. (-3.76 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass incomplete to the left side. (-3.71 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass right side complete to Noah Herron (NU) for 22 yards. (+3.22 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Steve Weatherford (ILL) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown. (+3.13 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass right side complete to Ashton Aikens (NU) for 40 yards. (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (28–21) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Chris Pazan (356) — yds.
EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Illinois Fighting Illini 21, Northwestern Wildcats 28 in Week 13 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 21–28.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243250077.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Chris Pazan (356) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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