Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2007 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 41–22 in Week 12, 2007. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 22, Illinois Fighting Illini 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	6	6	22
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	6	12	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Bacher sideline (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +5.05 EPA
• Isiah Williams middle (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +4.44 EPA
• C.J. Bacher middle (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +3.21 EPA

Rushing

• Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.28 EPA
• Isiah Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Peterman (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Rasheed Ward (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher sideline	77	13	0.0%	0	0	+0.39	+5.05
Isiah Williams middle	356	5	20.0%	0	1	+0.89	+4.44
C.J. Bacher middle	77	8	12.5%	0	1	+0.40	+3.21
Isiah Williams sideline	356	4	0.0%	0	0	+0.39	+1.57
Isiah Williams deep	356	3	0.0%	0	0	+0.45	+1.35
C.J. Bacher slant	77	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.91	+0.91

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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	77	4	0	+2.13	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+0.83	Rush TD
Q1	77	3	0	-2.36	Punt
Q1	356	8	0	-1.25	Rush TD
Q1	77	3	0	+0.11	Punt
Q1	356	8	0	+0.35	Ended
Q1	77	4	0	+0.78	Interception
Q1	356	9	0	+1.61	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	+0.65	Rush TD
Q2	356	7	0	+2.14	Interception
Q2	77	1	0	+0.69	Interception
Q2	356	1	0	+0.78	Rush TD
Q2	77	10	0	+4.31	Punt
Q2	356	14	0	+4.15	Ended
Q3	77	1	0	+1.25	Pass TD
Q3	356	4	0	-1.21	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 3. (-5.99 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush up the middle for no gain to the Nwest 8, tackled by Eddie Simpson and Mark Koehn. (-5.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Daniel Dufrene rush for 8 yards, fumbled at the Illin 44, forced by Prince Kwateng, recovered by Prince Kwateng at the Illin 44. (-5.18 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush over right end for 1 yard to the Nwest 42, tackled by Prince Kwateng. (-4.18 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Antonio Steele at the Illin 45, returned for no gain to the Illin 45. (-3.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams pass intercepted by Justan Vaughn at the Nwest 7, returned for 6 yards to the Nwest 13, tackled by Rashard Mendenhall. (-3.52 EPA)
7. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Nwest 22, forced by Malcolm Arrington, recovered by Isiah Williams at the Nwest 22. (+3.15 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher sideline pass complete to Eric Peterman for 32 yards to the Illin 13 for a 1ST down, tackled by Justin Harrison. (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (41–22) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: C.J. Bacher sideline (77) — yds.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Northwestern Wildcats 22, Illinois Fighting Illini 41 in Week 12 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 22–41.

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=273210356.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

C.J. Bacher sideline (77) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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