Illinois, Northwestern and Wrigley Field

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).
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
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.
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.
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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 ...
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, ...
Illinois vs. Northwestern predictions, pick, odds, spread for CFB Week 14 2024
It is a Big Ten rivalry as we continue our college football odds series with an Illinois-Northwestern prediction and pick.
Illinois at Northwestern Best Bet: Odds, Predictions, Recent Stats, and Trends for November 30th
Illinois and Northwestern go head-to-head in their last game of the regular season. See which team team Brad Thomas is ...
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 ...