Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2008 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 27–10 in Week 13, 2008. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 10, Northwestern Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	6	3	10
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	3	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +10.31 EPA
• Team (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.14 EPA
• Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -3.94 EPA

Rushing

• Stephen Simmons (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
• Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Peterman (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA
• Ross Lane (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Daniel Dufrene (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher	77	32	6.2%	0	2	+0.32	+10.31
Team	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.14	-0.14
Juice Williams	356	39	0.0%	0	0	-0.10	-3.94

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	2	0	-0.75	Rush TD
Q1	356	3	0	-3.51	Punt
Q1	77	22	0	+1.67	Punt
Q1	356	14	0	-3.56	Punt
Q2	77	3	0	-1.61	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-1.55	Punt
Q2	77	7	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	+0.75	Interception
Q2	77	1	0	+3.09	Pass TD
Q2	356	6	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	77	10	0	-3.38	Field goal
Q3	356	4	0	+3.72	Ended
Q3	77	5	0	+0.98	Ended
Q3	356	2	0	+2.06	Rush TD
Q3	77	6	0	+2.19	Interception
Q3	356	3	0	-1.76	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 31 yards to the Nwest 38, tackled by Jordan Mabin out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.35 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass intercepted by Vontae Davis at the Illin 10, returned for no gain to the Illin 10. (-4.31 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams sacked by Kevin Mims for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Quentin Davie at the Illin 44. (-4.07 EPA)
4. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 29, tackled by Nate Williams and Adam Hahn. (-3.4 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Northwestern penalty 13 yard pass interference on Brendan Smith accepted, no play. (+3.13 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Ross Lane for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.09 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 22 yards to the Illin 44 for a 1ST down. (+2.91 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams rush for 39 yards to the Nwest 41, tackled by Prince Kwateng for a 1ST down. (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (27–10) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 10, Northwestern Wildcats 27 in Week 13 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 10–27.

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=283270077.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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.