Western Illinois Leathernecks 7–42 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2025

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 42–7 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 7, Northwestern Wildcats 42.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats dominated Western Illinois Leathernecks 42–7 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 228.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Markell Holman — 52.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Griffin Wilde — 0 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.075/play) vs Northwestern (+0.067/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	0	0	6	7
Northwestern Wildcats	12	6	6	12	42

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

+3OPP 18

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NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern
Q1TD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cam Porter rushes 43 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q1TD
HEHayden Eligon II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Preston Stone pass to Hayden Eligon II for a touchdown (5 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
HWHunter Welcing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Preston Stone pass to Hunter Welcing for a touchdown (6 yards)
Northwestern
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
0-21
Field goal good from 35 yards
Northwestern
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
0-24
Field goal good from 25 yards
Northwestern
Q4TD
DWDrew Wagner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Preston Stone pass to Drew Wagner for a touchdown (4 yards)
Northwestern
Q4TD
RBRyan Boe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-36
Ryan Boe rushes 58 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
CAChristian Anaya
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-36
Cason Carswell pass to Christian Anaya for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 228.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.64 EPA
Cason Carswell (Western Illinois) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +4.67 EPA
Christian Anaya (Western Illinois) — 31.0 yds · +2.75 EPA/play +2.75 EPA

Rushing

Markell Holman (Western Illinois) — 52.0 yds -0.05 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
Caleb Komolafe (Northwestern) — 63.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

Griffin Wilde (Northwestern) — 0 rec · 94.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Ricky Ahumaraeze (Northwestern) — 0 rec · 52.0 yds +1.31 EPA
Demari Davis (Western Illinois) — 0 rec · 46.0 yds +1.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Preston Stone	Northwestern	26	11.5%	228	3	+0.29	+7.64
Cason Carswell	Western Illinois	7	14.3%	49	1	+0.67	+4.67
Christian Anaya	Western Illinois	1	0.0%	31	0	+2.75	+2.75
o Griffin Wilde, Preston Stone	Northwestern	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.92	-0.92
Chris Irvin	Western Illinois	18	0.0%	34	0	-0.50	-8.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Illinois	Northwestern
Plays	49	67
EPA / play	+0.075	+0.067
Total EPA	+3.67	+4.51
Success rate	30.6%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.154	+0.283
Rush EPA / play	+0.380	-0.097
Yards	283	527

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	5	73	+0.61	Rush TD
Q1	Western Illinois	3	40	+9.12	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	78	+2.30	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	6	26	-5.32	Interception
Q1	Northwestern	1	16	+0.60	Fumble
Q1	Western Illinois	3	2	-3.13	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	5	21	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	3	0	-2.42	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	12	-0.91	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	7	30	+1.02	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	3	1	-2.93	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	12	78	+4.19	Pass TD
Q2	Western Illinois	1	8	-0.22	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	5	50	+0.83	Missed FG
Q3	Northwestern	9	53	-1.10	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Penalty (4th & 8) (+6.13 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Rush (3rd & 4) (+5.81 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Rush (2nd & 10) (+5.68 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.35 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass to Hunter Welcing for a touchdown (6 yards) (+5.02 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Chris Irvin pass intercepted (-4.07 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Boe rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+3.71 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Cason Carswell pass to Christian Anaya for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (42–7) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 228.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.075 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 Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 7, Northwestern Wildcats 42 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 7–42.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752817.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Preston Stone (Northwestern) led passers with 228.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Illinois Leathernecks at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.