Northwestern Wildcats 21–16 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2009

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 21–16 in Week 11, 2009. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 21, Illinois Fighting Illini 16.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Illinois Fighting Illini 21–16 in Week 11 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Jacob Charest sideline (356.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.96 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jason Ford — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Zeke Markshausen — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	21
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

+3OPP 13

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

77.0
Q2TD
ZMZeke Markshausen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Mike Kafka flag pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
356.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-0
Derek Dimke 30 yard field goal GOOD.
77.0
Q3TD
MKMike Kafka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Mike Kafka rush over left tackle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN, ILLINOIS penalty offside declined.
356.0
Q4TD
CDChris Duvalt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jacob Charest sideline pass complete to Chris Duvalt for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
356.0
Q4TD
JCJacob Charest
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jacob Charest rush up the middle for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q4TD
AFArby Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Arby Fields rush over left tackle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jacob Charest sideline (356.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.96 EPA/play +8.62 EPA
Mike Kafka flag (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.17 EPA/play +6.33 EPA
Mike Kafka deep (77.0) — 0.0 yds · +2.86 EPA/play +5.71 EPA

Rushing

Jason Ford (356.0) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
Mikel LeShoure (356.0) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Scott Concannon (77.0) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Receiving

Zeke Markshausen (77.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
Sidney Stewart (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Arrelious Benn. (356.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacob Charest sideline	356.0	9	11.1%	1	+0.96	+8.62
Mike Kafka flag	77.0	2	50.0%	1	+3.17	+6.33
Mike Kafka deep	77.0	2	0.0%	0	+2.86	+5.71
Jacob Charest slant	356.0	1	0.0%	0	+2.43	+2.43
Eddie McGee sideline	356.0	1	0.0%	0	+0.80	+0.79
Mike Kafka sideline	77.0	19	0.0%	0	+0.01	+0.09

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	356.0	3	+1.67	Ended
Q1	77.0	9	+0.03	Missed FG
Q1	356.0	4	-2.45	Missed FG
Q1	77.0	10	+0.58	Ended
Q1	356.0	6	-0.96	Ended
Q1	77.0	3	-2.91	Punt
Q1	356.0	3	-2.76	Punt
Q2	77.0	1	+4.53	Pass TD
Q2	356.0	1	-0.08	Ended
Q2	77.0	8	-1.76	Ended
Q2	77.0	3	+0.99	Ended
Q2	356.0	8	-0.93	Punt
Q2	77.0	4	-1.30	Punt
Q2	356.0	5	-2.49	Punt
Q2	77.0	1	+0.04	Ended
Q2	356.0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka flag pass complete to Zeke Markshausen for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.53 EPA)
Q4 · 77.0 · Stefan Demos 31 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.09 EPA)
Q4 · 356.0 · Jacob Charest sideline pass complete to Chris Duvalt for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.81 EPA)
Q1 · 356.0 · Matt Eller 23 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.67 EPA)
Q3 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka deep pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 52 yards to the Illin 21, tackled by Garrett Edwards for a 1ST down. (+3.04 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Stefan Demos 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.03 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Stefan Demos 50 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.9 EPA)
Q4 · 356.0 · Jacob Charest rush up the middle for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (21–16) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Jacob Charest sideline (356.0) — yds, 1 TD.
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 21, Illinois Fighting Illini 16 in Week 11 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 21–16.

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=293180356.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Jacob Charest sideline (356.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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