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.
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 ...
Ohio State football vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Halftime observations
Ohio State football is currently in a Big Ten battle with the Northwestern Wildcats and heading into halftime with a healthy ...
Michigan football picks vs. Northwestern: Can Wolverines finally lock up bowl game?
Can the Michigan Wolverines take care of Northwestern? Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on that.
Michigan football prediction, scouting report vs. Northwestern: Do Wolverines clinch bowl?
What to watch for on senior day plus a prediction on whether or not the Wolverines clinch a bowl berth for the fourth ...
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Scouting report: Michigan football vs. Northwestern
Michigan football looks to give young backs some run vs. Northwestern Juggled Michigan offensive line ... Northwestern ...
How to Watch Northwestern vs Michigan, Live Stream NCAA Football, TV Channel
The Northwestern Wildcats (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travel to face the Michigan Wolverines (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) in a crucial Big Ten ...
What channel is Michigan football vs. Northwestern on today? Time, TV schedule in Week 13
Michigan Wolverines host Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Stadium in Week 13. Here's kickoff time, TV, channel, streaming ...
Big Ten Football Head Coach Hot Seat Index After Week 13
Welcome back to the Big Ten Head Coach Hot Seat Index. Week 13 saw a mix of expected outcomes and surprises that reshaped the ...