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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Ohio State vs. Northwestern odds, prediction: 2024 college football at Wrigley Field picks by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio State Buckeyes at Wrigley ...
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.
Predictions: Michigan football vs. Northwestern
Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of the Michigan ...
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 ...