
Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini(#23)
Saturday, October 1st 2011 (12:00 PM EDT)
Illinois 38 - Northwestern: 35 (Big Ten)
Wildcats (6 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 28 (32 - 30 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 28 (32 - 30 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NW coming off BYE
ILL is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: NW: 21 - ILL: 26 (47)
NW Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
NW Travel: 139 miles
ILL is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: NW: 21 - ILL: 26 (47)
NW Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
NW Travel: 139 miles
Fighting Illini (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (26 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (26 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Northwestern's 2011 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/3 | Northwestern at Boston College | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/10 | Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/17 | Northwestern at Army | +2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/1 | Northwestern at Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/8 | Northwestern vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/15 | Northwestern at Iowa | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/22 | Northwestern vs Penn State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/29 | Northwestern at Indiana | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/5 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/12 | Northwestern vs Rice | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/19 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/26 | Northwestern vs Michigan State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 12/31 | Northwestern vs Texas A&M | -23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Illinois's 2011 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/3 | Illinois vs Arkansas State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/10 | Illinois vs South Dakota State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/17 | Illinois vs Arizona State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/24 | Illinois vs Western Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/1 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/8 | Illinois at Indiana | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/15 | Illinois vs Ohio State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/22 | Illinois at Purdue | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/29 | Illinois at Penn State | +2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/12 | Illinois vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/19 | Illinois vs Wisconsin | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/26 | Illinois at Minnesota | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 12/31 | Illinois vs UCLA | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2011)
Overall Stats 2011
Additional Stats 2011
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | .12 | 47% | 28.9 | 46% | 3.26 | 167 | 48% | 276 | -0.17 | .13 | 43% | 27.7 | 39% | 46% | 0 | 37.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| ILL | .04 | 41% | 22.6 | 39% | 2.96 | 172 | 41% | 204 | 0 | -.02 | 36% | 19.6 | 35% | 36% | -0.1 | 42.2 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | ||
| ILL | #31 (.25) | 45% (45) | 45% (51) | 3.14 (49) | 140 | 44% (44) | 198 | 4.23 (39) | #76 (.18) | 46% (115) | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 3.48 (37) | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2011
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 13 | 28.9 | 31.8 | 47.3% | -0.17 | 1.3 | 23 | 421 | 167 | 276 | 3.8 | 53% | 46% | 46% | 48% | 2% | .12 |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 19.6 | 20.4 | 35.8% | -0.1 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 35% | 36% | 2% | -.02 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 13 | 27.7 | 30 | 43.2% | 0 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% | 43% | 39% | 46% | 3% | .13 |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 22.6 | 25.6 | 40.5% | 0 | 2.2 | 19 | 356 | 172 | 204 | 4.1 | 56% | 43% | 39% | 41% | 2% | .04 |
Additional Stats 2011
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 13 | 19:15 | 23.5 | 48% | 61% | 4.3 | 37.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 |
| Illinois | 13 | 19:43 | 19.3 | 42% | 43% | 4.9 | 42.2 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28.4 |
Run Game Stats (2011)
Pass Game Stats (2011)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 13 | 53% | 46% | 44.4 | 166.6 | 3.8 | 25 | .05 | 3.26 | 66% | 0% | 0.65 |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 56% | 35% | - | - | - | - | -.1 | 2.47 | 60% | 0% | 0.75 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 13 | 55% | 39% | - | - | - | - | -.01 | 2.8 | 58% | 0% | 0.82 |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 56% | 39% | 42.3 | 171.7 | 4.1 | 21 | .05 | 2.96 | 68% | 0% | 0.82 |
Pass Game Stats (2011)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 13 | 46% | 48% | 22.2 | 31.3 | 275.8 | 8.8 | 12.4 | 26 | 9 | .2 | 1.1 | 27% | 33% | .37 | 2% | 1.8 |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 43% | 36% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | .09 | 1.3 | 35% | 24% | .14 | 2% | 1.7 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 13 | 43% | 46% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | .33 | 1.4 | 32% | 41% | .51 | 3% | 1.7 |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 43% | 41% | 17.4 | 27.8 | 204.1 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 14 | 13 | .02 | 1 | 32% | 32% | .27 | 2% | 1.5 |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: NR
Northwestern's Offense Rating: NR
Northwestern's Defense Rating: NR
2011 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Northwestern's 2011 Expected Record: -
Northwestern's 2011 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Northwestern's Power Rating: NR
Northwestern's Offense Rating: NR
Northwestern's Defense Rating: NR
2011 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Northwestern's 2011 Expected Record: -
Northwestern's 2011 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: Illinois: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: Illinois:
Northwestern: Illinois: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: Illinois:
Illinois's Power Ratings
Illinois's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Illinois's Offense Rating: NR
Illinois's Defense Rating: NR
2011 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Illinois's 2011 Expected Record: -
Illinois's 2011 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Illinois's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Illinois's Offense Rating: NR
Illinois's Defense Rating: NR
2011 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Illinois's 2011 Expected Record: -
Illinois's 2011 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.8
Defense: 27.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 30
Northwestern's 2011 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.8
Defense: 27.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 30
Northwestern's 2011 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Illinois 26
Northwestern 21
Total Points: 47
Based on Last 4 Games
Illinois 26
Northwestern 17
Total Points: 43
Based on Entire Season
Illinois 26
Northwestern 25
Total Points: 51
Illinois 26
Northwestern 21
Total Points: 47
Based on Last 4 Games
Illinois 26
Northwestern 17
Total Points: 43
Based on Entire Season
Illinois 26
Northwestern 25
Total Points: 51
Illinois Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.6
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.4
Illinois's 2011 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 5 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.6
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.4
Illinois's 2011 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 5 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/29 | Illinois | 20 | Northwestern | 13 | Illinois -7 | Push | 44.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 11/30 | Northwestern | 28 | Illinois | 38 | Illinois -8.5 | Illinois | 42.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/25 | Illinois | 43 | Northwestern | 45 | Illinois -5 | Northwestern | 46.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/26 | Northwestern | 3 | Illinois | 41 | Illinois -15.0 | Illinois | 38.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/27 | Illinois | 47 | Northwestern | 14 | Illinois -7 | Illinois | 45.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Northwestern | 28 | Illinois | 10 | Northwestern -13 | Northwestern | 41.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/30 | Illinois | 10 | Northwestern | 29 | Illinois -6.5 | Northwestern | 38.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/24 | Northwestern | 24 | Illinois | 16 | Northwestern -14.5 | Illinois | 56.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/25 | Illinois | 7 | Northwestern | 42 | Northwestern -16.5 | Northwestern | 46.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/26 | Northwestern | 42 | Illinois | 21 | Northwestern -15 | Northwestern | 48.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/28 | Illinois | 14 | Northwestern | 24 | Northwestern -3.5 | Northwestern | 42.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/29 | Northwestern | 33 | Illinois | 47 | Northwestern -9 | Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/30 | Illinois | 34 | Northwestern | 37 | Northwestern -4 | Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/24 | Northwestern | 50 | Illinois | 14 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/01 | Illinois | 38 | Northwestern | 35 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/20 | Northwestern | 27 | Illinois | 48 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/14 | Illinois | 16 | Northwestern | 21 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/22 | Northwestern | 27 | Illinois | 10 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/17 | Illinois | 41 | Northwestern | 22 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/18 | Northwestern | 27 | Illinois | 16 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/19 | Illinois | 21 | Northwestern | 38 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/20 | Northwestern | 28 | Illinois | 21 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/22 | Illinois | 20 | Northwestern | 37 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/22 | Illinois | 34 | Northwestern | 28 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/17 | Northwestern | 61 | Illinois | 23 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | 6 | 7 Overs |
| Northwestern | 16 | 6 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 12 | 4 - 8 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 4 |
| Road Teams | 12 - 13 | 8 - 4 | 4 - 1 | 4 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW | ILL |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | NW Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| ILL Off | NW Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | NW Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
ILL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'11 Profile: Remains Poor G5
NW 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'11 Profile: Remains Poor G5
ILL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'11 Profile: Remains Poor G5
NW 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'11 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 56° - Wind: 11 mph
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 56° - Wind: 11 mph
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Illinois won vs Northwestern this year (38-35)
Previous Matchups
Illinois beat Northwestern last year (38-28)
Northwestern beat Illinois in 2023 (45-43)
Illinois beat Northwestern in 2022 (41-3)
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