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Illinois Football vs. Northwestern: Odds, Trends and Prediction
Series trends: In 2003, as a 6-point underdog at Illinois, Northwestern scored a 45-43 upset, keeping the Illini from qualifying for a bowl game. The two years before that, the Illini won big – 41-3 in 2022 and 47-14 in 2021 – covering easily as the favorites. All three games went over.
No. 23 Illinois optimistic about postseason hopes, takes on Northwestern
Illinois comes in at No. 23 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and with three losses remains a long shot to make the coveted Top 12.
Illinois focused on complimentary football heading into Northwestern rivalry
Coming off a thrilling 38-31 win at Rutgers, the Illini now turn their attention to Northwestern in hopes of reclaiming the Land of Lincoln Trophy. Illinois is a winner of two straight after winning in Piscataway after a Senior Day win over Michigan State.
Football: Northwestern closes regular season with Wrigley Field rivalry clash against Illinois
Northwestern football kicked off its season with much promise on Aug. 30. Fresh off a remarkable 8-5 campaign and Las Vegas Bowl victory, coach David Braun’s squad christened its new temporary home in Martin Stadium with a gutsy defensive win over Miami (Ohio).
The final countdown: 1 game left for No. 22 Illinois football
After No. 22 Illinois football secured its eighth victory against Rutgers, the team looks toward its final game against Northwestern.
With big goals in reach, No. 22 Illinois looks to take out Northwestern at Wrigley Field
No. 22 Illinois still has some big goals to achieve. The Illini can match their highest win total in 17 years and move within one of the school record if they beat struggling Northwestern at Wrigley Field to close out the regular season on Saturday.
No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley
No. 22 Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten, No. 23 CFP) at Northwestern (4-7, 2-6) at Chicago's Wrigley Field, Saturday, noon EST (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Illinois by 7 1/2. Series record: Illinois leads 57-55-5.
Illinois (IHSA) high school football state championship scores (11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024)
The 2024 Illinois high school football postseason concludes with all IHSA state title games taking place this weekend. All ...
Illinois, Northwestern set to battle at Wrigley Field in next chapter of rivalry
Illinois and Northwestern are headed in opposite directions this season, but their paths will cross at Chicago’s Wrigley ...
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Football: Northwestern’s Cam Porter reflects on his growth ahead of final game against Illinois
When coach David Braun heard his son Andrew wanted to be graduate student running back Cam Porter for Halloween, he knew it ...
Top 25 Illinois High School Football Rankings (11/27/2024)
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Illinois football's Bret Bielema dunks on Matt Eberflus comparison after miracle win
Illinois football pulled out a miracle win over Rutgers, and Bret Bielema had some fun with a fan who made a Matt Eberflus ...
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Illinois Ranked #23 in the College Football Playoff Top 25
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois football team is ranked #23 in this week's College Football Playoff Top 25, the ...
Illinois Football on Collision Course with SEC Superpower
Just imagine if Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer had failed to get off that fourth-down pass to Pat Bryant at Rutgers and, ...