Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 47–14 in Week 13, 2021. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 47.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	0	6	14
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	21	3	6	47

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brandon Peters (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +5.84 EPA
• Ryan Hilinski (77) — 0.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -2.66 EPA
• Andrew Marty (77) — 0.0 yds · -2.38 EPA/play -9.52 EPA

Rushing

• Evan Hull (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Chase Brown (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Joshua McCray (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Washington (77) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Isaiah Williams (356) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• Daniel Barker (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Peters	356	24	58.3%	0	1	+0.24	+5.84
Ryan Hilinski	77	24	50.0%	0	0	-0.11	-2.66
Andrew Marty	77	4	0.0%	0	0	-2.38	-9.52

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	356	1	0	-1.73	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	-3.59	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+2.71	Pass TD
Q1	77	11	0	+2.88	Punt
Q1	356	2	0	+1.98	Rush TD
Q1	77	4	0	-7.52	Fumble
Q1	77	1	0	-0.54	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-2.89	Punt
Q1	77	6	0	-1.29	Ended
Q1	356	8	0	+3.42	Field goal
Q2	356	3	0	-0.41	Field goal
Q2	77	3	0	-1.54	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-1.03	Field goal
Q2	77	4	0	-0.12	Rush TD
Q2	356	8	0	+3.89	Rush TD
Q2	77	10	0	+4.33	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Andrew Marty sacked for 0 yards to the Nwest 8 Andrew Marty fumbled, recovered by Illin Isaiah Gay , return for 0 yards (-4.42 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Chase Brown run for 2 yds to the Nwest 31 (-4.24 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass incomplete to Stephon Robinson Jr. (-3.59 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Derek Adams punt for 38 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the Nwest 42 , Donny Navarro III returns for 14 yds to the Nwest 32 ILLINOIS Penalty, UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Isaiah Gay) to the Nwest 42 (-3.38 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · PENALTY NWU False Start (Robinson, Jr.,Stephon) 5 yards from NWU34 to NWU29. NO PLAY. (+3.15 EPA)
6. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brandon Peters pass complete to Isaiah Williams for 39 yds for a TD, (James McCourt KICK) (+2.71 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Andrew Marty sacked by Tarique Barnes for a loss of 11 yards to the Nwest 20 Andrew Marty fumbled, recovered by Nwest Andrew Marty , return for 0 yards (-2.7 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-2.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (47–14) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Brandon Peters (356) — yds, 1 TD.
• 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 14, Illinois Fighting Illini 47 in Week 13 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 14–47.

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=401282722.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Brandon Peters (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

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.