No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern
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No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern

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CHICAGO — Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season. “It was awesome running behind the looks we were getting” Northwestern’s Devin Turner intercepted Altmyer twice, including for a 13-yard touchdown return late in the first quarter. The margin was even more pronounced in the first half, but the Wildcats settled for a 13-yard touchdown return on Turner’s second pick of the game with 2:14 left in the first quarter and Akers’ 21-yard field goal that opened the scoring 6:29 in. Illinois led 14-10 at the half on Laughery’s 30-yard TD run midway through the first quarter and Altmyer’s keeper 1:39 into the second.

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No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern
3 weeks, 2 days ago

No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Coach Bret Bielema said he wasn’t surprised by Laughery’s explosive performance as the Gibson City, Illinois product rounded back into form after being hampered by a hamstring injury earlier this season. “It was awesome running behind the looks we were getting” Northwestern’s Devin Turner intercepted Altmyer …

No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Illinois at Northwestern at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Saturday, noon EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Illinois by 7 1/2. Facts & figures Northwestern is 0-4 at Wrigley Field since college football returned to “The Friendly Confines” in 2010 after more than a seven-decade absence. The Illini …

With big goals in reach, No. 22 Illinois looks to take out Northwestern at Wrigley Field
3 weeks, 5 days ago

With big goals in reach, No. 22 Illinois looks to take out Northwestern at Wrigley Field

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 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. I grew up a Cubs fan, sang there a couple of …

Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois in Thrilling Comeback Victory
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Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois in Thrilling Comeback Victory

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Minnesota secures 4th consecutive win against Illinois, extending their winning streak to four games. Max Brosmer shines with 213 passing yards and a touchdown, while Elijah Spencer leads the receiving corps with nine catches for 58 yards. Illinois' offense struggles against Minnesota's stingy defense, with Altmyer's fumble recovery sealing the Illini's hopes of a home victory.

Illinois's Rebirth Against Red-Hot Minnesota: Can They Bounce Back?
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Illinois's Rebirth Against Red-Hot Minnesota: Can They Bounce Back?

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Illinois looks to rebound against Minnesota after a 38-9 loss to Oregon. The Illini will be without star receiver Pat Bryant due to a concussion, but they are expected to be able to play Saturday against Minnesota. Minnesota has won three straight games since a controversial offside penalty that negated a late onside kick recovery and ended a 21-point fourth-quarter …

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown
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Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown

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No. 22 Illinois and No. 24 Michigan will clash in a highly anticipated ranked-vs-ranked game at Memorial Stadium. Illinois, coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Purdue, seeks to extend their winning streak against the Wolverines. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, making this matchup a thrilling contest to watch.

After QB switch, Northwestern looks to bounce back against E Illinois
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After QB switch, Northwestern looks to bounce back against E Illinois

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Eastern Illinois at Northwestern, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. KEY MATCHUP Northwestern LB Xander Mueller against Eastern Illinois’ blockers. PLAYERS TO WATCH Eastern Illinois: QB Pierce Holley has thrown for 3,156 yards in two seasons at Eastern Illinois, though he has more interceptions than touchdown passes this year. FACTS & FIGURES Eastern Illinois is 0-10 all-time against the Big Ten and 6-40 …

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini’s bowl hopes
1 year ago

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini’s bowl hopes

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory over Illinois on Saturday, ending …

Illinois in a must-win game vs. Northwestern to be bowl eligible
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Illinois in a must-win game vs. Northwestern to be bowl eligible

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Northwestern at Illinois, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Northwestern secured its first bowl berth since 2020 when it beat Purdue 23-15 last week. After throwing for a Memorial Stadium record 507 yards vs. Indiana, Paddock struggled last week against Iowa and he’ll be facing a Northwestern defense that’s coming off a great effort against Purdue. Illinois is 3-3 at home.. Northwestern has …

No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win
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No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! What we need to concentrate on is the journey, and to get to where we are today has been probably one of the most enjoyable journeys I’ve ever been on in my life.” Brown rushed for 149 yards and scored on consecutive series in the second …

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