Illinois, Northwestern and Wrigley Field

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.
With big goals in reach, No. 22 Illinois looks to take out Northwestern at Wrigley Field
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a 40-yard touchdown after making a catch as teammate Alexander Capka-Jones (15) celebrates in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. Illinois defeated Rutgers 38-31. Credit: AP/Rich Schultz
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).
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, 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.
No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley
(AP Photo/Rich Schultz) Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch throws against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a 40 ...
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.
Northwestern vs. Illinois tickets: Cheapest price, date for college football rivalry game
Northwestern hosts Illinois in the final week of the college football season. Here's how to get tickets to the rivalry game at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
John McKnight, Northwestern professor and community organizer, dies
John L. McKnight, a professor of speech and urban affairs at Northwestern University, and an expert on community organizing, ...
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Football: Defensive captains Azema, Mueller set for final game with Northwestern
During the buildup to the 2019 season finale, then-true freshman Coco Azema received a befuddling assignment from the ...
Leach scores season-high 25 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois
Leach, a graduate transfer from Fairfield, shot just 5 of 12, including 2 of 7 from 3-point range, but made up for it going ...