Illinois Fighting Illini 48–27 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2010

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 48–27 in Week 12, 2010. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 48, Northwestern Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Northwestern Wildcats 48–27 in Week 12 of the 2010 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Evan Watkins (77) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.03 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mikel Leshoure — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: A.J. Jenkins — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	18	6	6	12	48
Northwestern Wildcats	6	9	0	3	27

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 28

+3

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NU
Q1TD
MTMike Trumpy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Mike Trumpy rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q1TD
JFJason Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jason Ford rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q1TD
MLMikel Leshoure
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Mikel Leshoure rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q1TD
MLMikel Leshoure
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Mikel Leshoure rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
21-6
Derek Dimke 39 yard field goal GOOD.
NU
Q2TD
MTMike Trumpy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Mike Trumpy rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
21-15
Stefan Demos 31 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
24-15
Derek Dimke 45 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q3TD
AJA.J. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to A.J. Jenkins for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q4TD
JFJason Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-15
Jason Ford rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
NU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
36-18
Stefan Demos 25 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q4TD
JFJason Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-18
Jason Ford rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Evan Watkins (77) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.54 EPA
Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -1.91 EPA

Rushing

Mikel Leshoure (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Jason Ford (356) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

A.J. Jenkins (356) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA
Sidney Stewart (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.22 EPA
Ryan Lankford (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Evan Watkins	77	17	0.0%	0	0	-0.03	-0.54
Nathan Scheelhaase	356	13	7.7%	0	1	-0.15	-1.91

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	EPA	Result
Q1	356	2	+0.52	Ended
Q1	77	1	+7.02	Rush TD
Q1	356	3	-0.79	Missed FG
Q1	77	2	-0.35	Ended
Q1	356	1	+1.32	Rush TD
Q1	356	2	+1.97	Interception
Q1	356	2	+1.53	Ended
Q1	77	6	-3.67	Fumble
Q1	356	1	+0.53	Rush TD
Q1	356	4	+0.73	Ended
Q1	77	1	-4.57	Fumble
Q1	356	1	-0.40	Ended
Q1	77	2	-0.42	Ended
Q1	356	1	+0.99	Rush TD
Q1	356	13	+2.02	Field goal
Q2	77	1	+1.08	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Trumpy rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.02 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Adonis Smith rush for 7 yards, fumbled, forced by Clay Nurse, recovered by Illin Michael Buchanan at the Illin 29. (-5.5 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Evan Watkins sacked by Martez Wilson for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Martez Wilson, recovered by Illin Clay Nurse at the Nwest 30. (-4.57 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Evan Watkins pass intercepted by Ian Thomas at the Nwest 45, returned for 15 yards to the Nwest 30. (-4.14 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mikel Leshoure rush for 62 yards to the Nwest 8 for a 1ST down. (+4.11 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mikel Leshoure rush for 70 yards to the Nwest 3 for a 1ST down. (+3.95 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Anthony Santella punt for 43 yards, returned by Venric Mark, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Venric Mark at the Nwest 28, Venric Mark for 58 yards, to the Illin 14. (-3.33 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Evan Watkins pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 29 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down. (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (48–27) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Evan Watkins (77) — yds.
EPA edge: ILL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Illinois Fighting Illini 48, Northwestern Wildcats 27 in Week 12 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 48–27.

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=303240077.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Evan Watkins (77) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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