Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2022 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 41–3 in Week 13, 2022. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 41, Northwestern Wildcats 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	9	3	6	41
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	12	3	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jack Lausch (Northwestern) — 67.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +4.48 EPA
• Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 6.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +0.30 EPA
• Tommy DeVito (Illinois) — 118.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -5.03 EPA

Rushing

• Chase Brown (Illinois) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
• Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 53.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Reggie Love III (Illinois) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 6 rec · 49.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	9	44.4%	67	0	+0.50	+4.48
Malik Washington	Northwestern	1	100.0%	6	0	+0.30	+0.30
Tommy DeVito	Illinois	20	55.0%	118	0	-0.25	-5.03
Cole Freeman	Northwestern	21	52.4%	84	0	-0.50	-10.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Northwestern
Plays	53	77
EPA / play	+0.055	-0.241
Total EPA	+2.92	-18.57
Success rate	45.3%	32.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.251	-0.345
Rush EPA / play	+0.241	-0.167
Yards	286	363

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	5	17	-2.18	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	6	17	-1.47	Ended
Q1	Illinois	9	68	+4.94	Ended
Q1	Illinois	1	2	+0.58	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern	3	6	-2.38	Punt
Q1	Illinois	7	20	-1.94	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	12	59	-4.73	Interception
Q2	Illinois	2	-2	-1.70	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	8	27	-3.05	Interception
Q2	Illinois	4	17	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	6	-1.02	Punt
Q2	Illinois	5	56	+5.00	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	6	18	-0.07	Interception
Q3	Northwestern	7	22	-3.60	Ended
Q3	Illinois	5	22	-1.74	Field goal
Q3	Northwestern	3	38	+3.35	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.03 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Cole Freeman pass intercepted (-7.26 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.25 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Hugh Robertson rushes for 23 yards (4th & 12) (+5.14 EPA)
5. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass to Donnie Gray for 18 yards (4th & 13) (+4.09 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Cole Freeman pass to Jacob Gill for 20 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.93 EPA)
7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Tommy DeVito pass intercepted (-3.41 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Punt (-3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (41–3) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Jack Lausch (Northwestern) — 67.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Illinois at 0.055 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 41, Northwestern Wildcats 3 in Week 13 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 41–3.

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=401405149.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Jack Lausch (Northwestern) led passers with 67.0 yards.

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.