Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2006 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 27–16 in Week 12, 2006. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 16, Northwestern Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	12	0	0	16
Northwestern Wildcats	6	11	6	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• E.B. Halsey (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -0.51 EPA
• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.53 EPA
• Isiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · -1.02 EPA/play -19.36 EPA

Rushing

• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Isiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.65 EPA
• Pierre Thomas (356) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Shaun Herbert (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Rasheed Ward (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
E.B. Halsey	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.51	-0.51
C.J. Bacher	77	33	3.0%	0	1	-0.02	-0.53
Isiah Williams	356	19	0.0%	0	0	-1.02	-19.36

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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	77	1	0	+2.16	Ended
Q1	356	3	0	-6.10	Fumble
Q1	77	7	0	+0.55	Rush TD
Q1	356	3	0	-1.78	Punt
Q1	77	8	0	-0.73	Punt
Q1	356	6	0	-2.42	Missed FG
Q1	77	4	0	-7.12	Fumble
Q2	77	9	0	+1.14	Field goal
Q2	356	2	0	+5.51	Rush TD
Q2	77	2	0	-3.53	Fumble
Q2	356	6	0	-2.01	Punt
Q2	77	2	0	-1.74	Safety
Q2	356	1	0	+6.91	Rush TD
Q2	77	14	0	-1.58	Pass TD
Q3	356	2	0	-1.24	Ended
Q3	77	3	0	-2.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the NWest 34, recovered by Vontae Davis at the NWest 34. (-7.24 EPA)
2. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.91 EPA)
3. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Joel Howells kickoff for 49 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 73 yards to the NWest 11. (+5.23 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams sacked by Reggie McPherson and Adam Kadela, fumbled at the NWest 8, recovered by Brendan Smith at the NWest 8, tackled by Reggie McPherson and Adam Kadela. (-5.01 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Terrell Jordan rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the Illin 44, recovered by Justin Harrison at the Illin 44. (-4.29 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jason Reda 20 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.87 EPA)
7. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams pass incomplete to Chris James. (-3.79 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Slade Larscheid punt for 33 yards, returned by E.B. Halsey for no gain to the NWest 42, fumbled at the NWest 42, recovered by Phil Brunner. (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (27–16) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: E.B. Halsey (356) — yds.
• EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

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

Illinois Fighting Illini 16, Northwestern Wildcats 27 in Week 12 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 16–27.

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=263220077.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

E.B. Halsey (356) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.