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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.
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, 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 Field on Saturday.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
Grad assistant coach suits up to fill QB void, sets Southern Illinois record with 7 TD passes
Southern Illinois quarterback Michael Lindauer’s coming-out party also was a dazzling farewell. The senior graduate assistant was pressed into duty as a player again when injuries left the Salukis in ...
Top 25 Illinois High School Football Rankings (11/27/2024)
Cary-Grove 28-26 Tony Chahino completed 22 of 25 passes for a season-high 388 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Vikings to ...
Can Notre Dame lose to USC and still make the College Football Playoff?
Notre Dame likely controls their playoff destiny but what will happen if the program gets upset by its rival this week?
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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 ...
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 ...
Illinois high school football: IHSA State Championship schedule, matchups, dates and times
Here is the IHSA state football championship game schedule, including dates, times and match ups for all classifications.
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, ...