Illinois Fighting Illini 38–28 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 38–28 in Week 14, 2024. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 38, Northwestern Wildcats 28.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Northwestern Wildcats 38–28 in Week 14 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 159.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Aidan Laughery — 172.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: A.J. Henning — 10 rec, 119.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.060/play) vs Northwestern (-0.129/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	6	12	9	38
Northwestern Wildcats	3	0	9	6	28

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3

+3OPP 17

+3

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 21 yards
Illinois
Q1TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Aidan Laughery rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Interception returned for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Luke Altmyer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-3
Aidan Laughery rushes 64 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-3
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (43 yards)
Northwestern
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
30-6
Field goal good from 34 yards
Northwestern
Q3TD
AHA.J. Henning
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Jack Lausch pass to A.J. Henning for a touchdown (11 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Aidan Laughery rushes 31 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
39-12
Field goal good from 24 yards
Northwestern
Q4TD
TGThomas Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
Jack Lausch pass to Thomas Gordon for a touchdown (15 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 159.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.44 EPA
Jack Lausch (Northwestern) — 312.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.57 EPA
Ryan Boe (Northwestern) — 30.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -13.46 EPA

Rushing

Aidan Laughery (Illinois) — 172.0 yds · 3 TD +0.89 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 53.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 46.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Receiving

A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 10 rec · 119.0 yds +1.26 EPA
Thomas Gordon (Northwestern) — 7 rec · 53.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	17	58.8%	159	1	+0.09	+1.44
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	49	49.0%	312	2	+0.01	+0.57
Ryan Boe	Northwestern	14	28.6%	30	0	-0.96	-13.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Northwestern
Plays	52	90
EPA / play	+0.060	-0.129
Total EPA	+3.11	-11.57
Success rate	44.2%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.269	-0.205
Rush EPA / play	+0.234	+0.049
Yards	408	478

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	11	72	+2.45	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	3	73	+6.00	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern	11	70	-0.41	Interception
Q1	Illinois	10	91	-0.43	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	4	-2.37	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	4	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	7	22	-2.11	Punt
Q2	Illinois	5	37	-0.52	Interception
Q2	Northwestern	14	65	+1.04	Missed FG
Q3	Illinois	2	69	+5.36	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	3	9	-1.31	Punt
Q3	Illinois	5	62	+4.33	Pass TD
Q3	Northwestern	9	59	+1.47	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	2	6	-0.69	Punt
Q3	Northwestern	5	40	+3.87	Pass TD
Q3	Illinois	3	-11	-4.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.29 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.48 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Aidan Laughery rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.29 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass intercepted (-4.81 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass to Thomas Gordon for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.31 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass to A.J. Henning for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.3 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Collin Dixon for 38 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.25 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for 43 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (38–28) in Week 14.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 159.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.06 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 38, Northwestern Wildcats 28 in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 38–28.

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=401628563.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 159.0 yards and 1 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.