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).
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. 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.
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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 ...
Northwestern unveils historic $850 million football stadium plan
Northwestern unveiled its plans for the reimagined Ryan Field, which is slated to start hosting football games in 2026.
Michigan Wolverines roll past Northwestern Wildcats 50-6 to become bowl eligible
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on ...
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What Michigan football faces in search of bowl eligibility vs. Northwestern
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks ahead to Michigan football's senior day game against Northwestern on Saturday ...
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Scouting report: Michigan football vs. Northwestern
He was the first Wildcat defensive lineman to earn Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week since 2019. Michigan football ...
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.
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Kirk Campbell seems to have a plan for Michigan football offense vs. Ohio State
It couldn’t have come too soon with Ohio State coming up this Saturday.
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 ...