Northwestern Wildcats 38–21 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2005

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 38–21 in Week 12, 2005. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 38, Illinois Fighting Illini 21.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats rolled past Illinois Fighting Illini 38–21 in Week 12 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 3 plays.
Passing leader: Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyrell Sutton — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Tyrell Sutton — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	38
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

77.0
Q1TD
BBBrett Basanez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brett Basanez rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
0-0
Joel Howells 19 yard field goal GOOD.
356.0
Q2TD
PTPierre Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Pierre Thomas rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +6.02 EPA
Slade Larscheid (77.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +1.80 EPA
Tim Brasic (356.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +1.55 EPA

Rushing

Tyrell Sutton (77.0) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Pierre Thomas (356.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.79 EPA

Receiving

Tyrell Sutton (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
Mark Philmore (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Ross Lane (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brett Basanez	77.0	23	0.0%	+0.26	+6.02
Slade Larscheid	77.0	4	0.0%	+0.45	+1.80
Tim Brasic	356.0	27	0.0%	+0.06	+1.55
TEAM	77.0	1	0.0%	-2.17	-2.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	ILL
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	77.0	3	-0.67	Ended
Q1	356.0	6	+3.23	Punt
Q1	77.0	1	+0.94	Rush TD
Q1	77.0	13	+2.62	Ended
Q1	356.0	15	-0.54	Missed FG
Q2	77.0	8	-2.31	Field goal
Q2	356.0	4	+2.10	Ended
Q2	77.0	5	+4.00	Ended
Q2	356.0	6	+3.42	Ended
Q2	77.0	11	+4.51	Ended
Q2	356.0	1	+0.66	Rush TD
Q2	356.0	5	+1.94	Ended
Q2	77.0	5	-1.60	Punt
Q3	356.0	4	+0.44	Punt
Q3	77.0	12	-1.07	Ended
Q3	356.0	10	-3.21	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · 356.0 · Tim Brasic pass intercepted by Barry Cofield at the NWest 15, returned for 15 yards to the NWest 30. (-6.71 EPA)
Q4 · 77.0 · Joel Howells 41 yard field goal MISSED. (-5.65 EPA)
Q1 · 356.0 · Steve Weatherford punt for 23 yards, returned by Mark Philmore for 15 yards to the NWest 29. (-5.49 EPA)
Q3 · 356.0 · Tim Brasic pass complete to Kendrick Jones for 25 yards to the NWest 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.79 EPA)
Q4 · 356.0 · Tim Brasic pass complete to Kendrick Jones for 29 yards to the NWest 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.69 EPA)
Q1 · 356.0 · Jason Reda 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.28 EPA)
Q3 · 77.0 · Tyrell Sutton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 4. (-3.12 EPA)
Q4 · 356.0 · Tim Brasic pass incomplete. (-2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (38–21) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Brett Basanez (77.0) — yds.
EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Northwestern Wildcats 38, Illinois Fighting Illini 21 in Week 12 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 38–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253230356.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Brett Basanez (77.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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