Illinois 10 - Northwestern 9
Illinois 10 - Northwestern 9
Michigan invades the Champaign home grounds of Illinois for a clash that's a cliff-hanger all the way. Northwestern goes out in front with a pass play and then misses the conversion attempt- and day, that proves the big, big point of the day. Illinois gets a touchdown and the extra point and both teams make field goals. But that one kick meant the difference. Final score: Illinois 10 Northwestern 9 Champaign, Illinois Overview look at the football field and the fans in the stands. MSOH - Illinois and Northwestern are both on the playing field. MS - Tom Myers throws a 29 yard pass and puts Northwestern out in front. MS - There's a fumble on the Northwester conversion attempt. MOHS - The ball is passed by the Illinois quarterback to Ron Fern and he in return passes the ball 32 yard field goal pass. MS - The fans in the stadium is going crazy. MLS - The kicker kicks the ball for another point. Northwestern is ahead 9 to 7. CUS - Scoreboard, Illinois 10 Visitors (Northwestern) 9