Illinois, Northwestern and Wrigley Field

Bowl-bound No. 23 Illinois tops Northwestern 38-28 at Wrigley Field to reach 9 wins
Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 23 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories.
Illinois vs Northwestern score updates, highlights from Week 14: Illini capture ninth win
Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott's interception in the end zone stopped Northwestern's next drive, but the Wildcats come right back for a 10-7 lead with a 13-yard pick-6 of quarterback Luke Altmyer by Devin Turner.
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No. 23 Illinois makes way to Wrigley Field
As the regular season winds down for No. 23 Illinois football, the team will head to Wrigley Field to face Northwestern.
No. 23 Illinois can match its highest win total in 17 years with a Wrigley Field win vs. Northwestern
No. 23 Illinois can match its highest win total in 17 years and move within one of the school record if it beats struggling Northwestern at Wrigley Field to close out the regular season.
Illinois beats Northwestern 38-28 for first nine-win regular season since 2007
The Illini await their bowl assignment — almost certainly will the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on New Year's Eve.
Win at Wrigley: No. 23 Illinois finishes season with victory over Northwestern
No. 23 Illinois defeated its in-state rival Northwestern at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field on Saturday.
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Illinois vs. Northwestern football live updates, video highlights, score
Check out the top video highlights from the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern football game plus live updates and score from Wrigley Field.
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.
With big goals in reach, No. 22 Illinois looks to take out Northwestern at Wrigley Field
No. 22 Illinois still has some big goals to achieve. The Illini can match their highest win total in 17 years and move within one of the school record if they beat struggling Northwestern at Wrigley Field to close out the regular season on Saturday.
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.
Instant Analysis: Illinois Takes Back The Hat From Northwestern, 38-28
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