Illinois, Northwestern and Wrigley Field

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
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.
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).
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 ...
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. Still, it's coach Bret Bielema's experience to never say never.
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Illinois vs Northwestern predictions, picks, odds: Who wins Week 14 college football game?
It's Illinois vs Northwestern in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season. Who wins? See our predictions and picks, plus ...
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, ...
How to watch Eastern Illinois at Northwestern: Live stream info for Big Ten men’s college basketball game
You can watch Big Ten basketball games by first subscribing to Peacock. Then, either go to PeacockTV.com/Sports in your web ...
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Northwestern shuts out Eastern Illinois in OT to win
Jalen Leach scored seven of his season-best 27 points in overtime and Northwestern escaped an upset bid by posting a 67-58 victory over Eastern Illinois on Friday night in nonconference play at ...