ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Wildcats Defeat Illinois 45-43
Cam Johnson was good for 124 receiving yards on Saturday as the Wildcats grabbed a 45-43 win over the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.
The Wildcats were a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 48.0.
Cam Porter rushed for 69 yards, while Anthony Tyus III added 45 yards in the win. Cam Johnson and Bryce Kirtz added 124 and 44 receiving yards respectively.
Reggie Love III rushed for 106 yards for Illinois, while Aidan Laughery added 22 yards. John Paddock threw for 334 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Casey Washington and Isaiah Williams had 218 and 57 yards respectively.
Northwestern was outgained by Illinois 455-379 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-20 by the Wildcats.
Illinois led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:10-29:50 split in that important category.