ncaaf Game Recap
Fighting Illini Down Northwestern 41-3 - Match Report
Northwestern couldn't hang with the Fighting Illini on Saturday as Illinois blasted the Wildcats 41-3 in Week 13 action at Ryan Field.
The Fighting Illini were a -14.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 39.0.
Reggie Love III rushed for 85 yards, while Chase Brown added 61 yards in the win. Chase Brown and Pat Bryant added 43 and 33 receiving yards respectively.
Evan Hull rushed for 53 yards for Northwestern, while Andrew Clair added 35 yards. Malik Washington threw for 6 yards for the Wildcats, while receivers Malik Washington and Evan Hull had 56 and 33 yards respectively.
Illinois was outgained by Northwestern 321-292 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-16 by the Wildcats.
Northwestern led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:21-26:39 split in that important category.