Illinois, Northwestern and Wrigley Field

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. 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
No. 22 Illinois will try to reach nine wins for the first time since 2007 when it goes against Northwestern on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Illini squeezed out a
Photos: Ohio State 31, Northwestern 7 at Wrigley Field
Photos from the Northwestern-Ohio State football game on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. The second-ranked Buckeyes won 31-7.
Illinois Football vs. Northwestern: Odds, Trends and Prediction
It has been a fine football season for Illinois, which is 8-3 (5-3 Big Ten) and enters its regular-season finale ranked 22nd ...
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Illinois Ranked #23 in the College Football Playoff Top 25
The Fighting Illini moved up two spots after coming int 25 last week. Illinois is coming off a 38-31 win at Rutgers. The ...
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Football: Northwestern’s season is on the line — it will be decided at Wrigley Field
But, Northwestern football has not had similar success stories at Wrigley Field. Ever since football returned to Lakeview ...
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Football at Wrigley Field
Northwestern football returns to historic Wrigley Field for two football games this fall when the Wildcats take on Ohio State Saturday, November 16, and Illinois Saturday, November 30. Tickets for ...
Illinois football moves up in CFP rankings: Full bracket, playoff picture
Illinois football moved up to No. 23 in the fourth CFP ranking. Here's the full College Football Playoff bracket.
Wrigley Field hosts blood drive ahead of Northwestern-Ohio State football game
Abbott and the Big Ten are holding a blood drive Friday at Wrigley Field Friday. That's where the game against Ohio State is ...
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Illini football to play Northwestern at Wrigley Field in 2024 regular-season finale
Bielema said last month about the possibility of playing at Wrigley Field: "I think they announced it, I don't know if it's going to be real. You can announce whatever you want. I know this ...