Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini 
Saturday, November 29th 2025 (7:30 PM EST)
Illinois -7 (44.5) (-270) Open: -7.0
Illinois 20 - Northwestern: 13 (Big Ten)
Wildcats (7 - 6) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 6.3 (#71)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 6.3 (#71)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
NW is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Illinois -14 (SP+ ILL -7)
Projected Score: NW: 16 - ILL: 30 (45)
ILL Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
NW Travel: 139 miles
Our Line: Illinois -14 (SP+ ILL -7)
Projected Score: NW: 16 - ILL: 30 (45)
ILL Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
NW Travel: 139 miles
Fighting Illini (9 - 4) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach Bret Bielema (27 - 22)
Avg Score : 29 - 24 (31 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach Bret Bielema (27 - 22)
Avg Score : 29 - 24 (31 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northwestern at Tulane | +6.5 | 47.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -30.5 | 48.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +25.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northwestern vs UCLA | -6.0 | 45.5 | W 17 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -12.5 | 43.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +20.5 | 46.5 | W 22 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 19 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +7.5 | 44.5 | L 21 - 28 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/7 | Northwestern at USC | +14.5 | 54.5 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +10.0 | 41.5 | L 22 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | -4.0 | 41.0 | W 38 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +7.0 | 44.5 | L 13 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Northwestern vs Central Michigan | -13.5 | 43.5 | W 34 - 7 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Illinois's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Illinois vs Western Illinois | -48.5 | 62.5 | W 52 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Illinois at Duke | -2.5 | 49.0 | W 45 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Illinois vs Western Michigan | -27.5 | 50.5 | W 38 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Illinois at Indiana | +7.0 | 51.5 | L 10 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Illinois vs USC | +6.5 | 62.5 | W 34 - 32 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Illinois at Purdue | -7.5 | 55.5 | W 43 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Illinois vs Ohio State | +15.5 | 51.5 | L 16 - 34 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Illinois at Washington | +3.5 | 54.5 | L 25 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Illinois vs Rutgers | -13.5 | 63.5 | W 35 - 13 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Illinois vs Maryland | -15.5 | 51.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Illinois at Wisconsin | -8.5 | 42.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -7.0 | 44.5 | W 20 - 13 | U | N | |
| Tue 12/30 | Illinois vs Tennessee | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 30 - 28 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 23.4 | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 19.8 | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| ILL | #31 (.25) | 45% (45) | 29.4 | 45% (51) | 3.14 (49) | 140 | 44% (44) | 198 | 4.23 (39) | #76 (.18) | 46% (115) | 23.6 | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 3.48 (37) | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| ILL | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 12 | 23.4 | 15.2 | 37.1% | 3.02 | 1.5 | 16 | 285 | 99 | 186 | 3.4 | 45% | 54% | 39% | 36% | 19% | .02 |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 23.6 | 14.4 | 46.3% | 3.48 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 52% | 50% | 43% | 13% | .18 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 12 | 19.8 | 26 | 45% | 3.74 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 53% | 44% | 46% | 15% | .15 |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 29.4 | 31.3 | 44.6% | 4.23 | 0.9 | 19 | 338 | 140 | 198 | 4.4 | 53% | 47% | 45% | 44% | 18% | .25 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 12 | 29:49 | 16 | 33% | 50% | 4.8 | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 3 | 28 |
| Illinois | 13 | 26:52 | 18.7 | 44% | 50% | 5.1 | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1 | 30.2 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 12 | 45% (106) | 39% (113) | 29.3 | 98.6 | 3.4 | 12 (114) | .07 (102) | 2.63 (124) | 66% (112) | 11% (98) | 1.1 (20) |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 48% (37) | 50% (127) | - | - | - | - | .19 (108) | 3.57 (132) | 75% (75) | 8% (120) | 0.8 (5) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 12 | 47% (26) | 44% (80) | - | - | - | - | .07 (42) | 2.99 (63) | 69% (47) | 8% (107) | 0.86 (15) |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 53% (50) | 45% (51) | 31.8 | 140 | 4.4 | 20 (67) | .13 (67) | 3.14 (49) | 81% (17) | 11% (107) | 0.91 (95) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 12 | 54% (31) | 36% (116) | 17.6 | 32.7 | 186.1 | 5.7 | 10.6 | 7 (130) | 11 (72) | .02 (132) | 1.3 (134) | 35% (119) | 31% (79) | .2 (109) | 8% (121) | 1.8 (119) |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 52% (95) | 43% (90) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .19 (44) | 1.4 (17) | 28% (117) | 34% (111) | .37 (97) | 6% (84) | 1.9 (40) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 12 | 53% (110) | 46% (117) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .25 (77) | 1.4 (13) | 27% (128) | 35% (116) | .28 (55) | 7% (33) | 1.8 (24) |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 47% (83) | 44% (44) | 15.4 | 25.5 | 197.8 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 21 (51) | 5 (6) | .38 (16) | 1.8 (15) | 31% (62) | 31% (81) | .42 (31) | 6% (82) | 2.3 (5) |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 2.03 #56
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 12.77 #70
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 10.74 #50
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 6.3
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8 #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #30
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northwestern's Power Rating: 2.03 #56
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 12.77 #70
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 10.74 #50
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 6.3
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8 #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #30
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 2.03 Illinois: 17.76
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8 Illinois: 12.9
Northwestern: 2.03 Illinois: 17.76
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8 Illinois: 12.9
Illinois's Power Ratings
Illinois's Power Rating: 17.76 #15
Illinois's Offense Rating: 26.51 #8
Illinois's Defense Rating: 8.89 #37
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 8.3 - 4.7
Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.9 #24
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Illinois's Power Rating: 17.76 #15
Illinois's Offense Rating: 26.51 #8
Illinois's Defense Rating: 8.89 #37
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 8.3 - 4.7
Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.9 #24
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Illinois 30
Northwestern 16
Projected Total Points: 45
Illinois 30
Northwestern 16
Projected Total Points: 45
Illinois Scoring
Offense: 29.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.3
Defense: 23.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 14.4
Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 0 - 1
Offense: 29.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.3
Defense: 23.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 14.4
Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 0 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/29 | Illinois | 20 | Northwestern | 13 | Illinois -7 | Push | 44.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 11/30 | Northwestern | 28 | Illinois | 38 | Illinois -8.5 | Illinois | 42.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/25 | Illinois | 43 | Northwestern | 45 | Illinois -5 | Northwestern | 46.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/26 | Northwestern | 3 | Illinois | 41 | Illinois -15.0 | Illinois | 38.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/27 | Illinois | 47 | Northwestern | 14 | Illinois -7 | Illinois | 45.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Northwestern | 28 | Illinois | 10 | Northwestern -13 | Northwestern | 41.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/30 | Illinois | 10 | Northwestern | 29 | Illinois -6.5 | Northwestern | 38.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/24 | Northwestern | 24 | Illinois | 16 | Northwestern -14.5 | Illinois | 56.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/25 | Illinois | 7 | Northwestern | 42 | Northwestern -16.5 | Northwestern | 46.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/26 | Northwestern | 42 | Illinois | 21 | Northwestern -15 | Northwestern | 48.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/28 | Illinois | 14 | Northwestern | 24 | Northwestern -3.5 | Northwestern | 42.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/29 | Northwestern | 33 | Illinois | 47 | Northwestern -9 | Illinois | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/30 | Illinois | 34 | Northwestern | 37 | Northwestern -4 | Illinois | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/24 | Northwestern | 50 | Illinois | 14 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/01 | Illinois | 38 | Northwestern | 35 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/20 | Northwestern | 27 | Illinois | 48 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/14 | Illinois | 16 | Northwestern | 21 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/22 | Northwestern | 27 | Illinois | 10 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/17 | Illinois | 41 | Northwestern | 22 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/18 | Northwestern | 27 | Illinois | 16 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/19 | Illinois | 21 | Northwestern | 38 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/20 | Northwestern | 28 | Illinois | 21 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/22 | Illinois | 20 | Northwestern | 37 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/22 | Illinois | 34 | Northwestern | 28 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/17 | Northwestern | 61 | Illinois | 23 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | 6 | 7 Overs |
| Northwestern | 16 | 6 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 12 | 4 - 8 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 4 |
| Road Teams | 12 - 13 | 8 - 4 | 4 - 1 | 4 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW | ILL |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #56 | #15 |
| SP+SP+ | #51 | #24 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #44 | #24 |
| OffenseOff | #31 | #12 |
| DefenseDef | #73 | #69 |
| Spec TeamsST | #97 | #91 |
| TalentTal | #41 | #37 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #65 | #39 |
(11/16) Lost 3 straight but competitive in most. Improving
(10/19) Have now won 4 straight, 3 in B1G play. Improving
(10/19) Def shut out Purdue, Run Off great, Run Def good
(10/19) QB Stone has been JAG- though, must game control
(9/14) Good fight w/ Ducks but Off has zero expl
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
(10/10) 1st in P4 at +42 Pts off TOs w/ a TO margin +7
(9/20) Destroyed by IU, outrushed 267 to 2! Off awful
(8/15) OL banged up in fall camp, not major
(6/6) QB Altmyer 3rd yr w/ OC Lunney. Big goals TY
(6/6) RBs Laughery good, Feegan back from inj (hip)
(6/6) WRs lost top 2, Clement (WVU) + Bowick (BSU)
(6/6) OL has 4/5 back, 3 portals, should improve TY
(6/6) Def looks really deep, could be better unit
(6/6) Secondary one of best in B1G, Pass rush ?
(6/6) Def good LY, returns a lot. 7 portal DL added
(5/23) Illini were 5-1 in 1 score games LY
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #31 | #69 |
| SuccessSuc | #123 | #115 |
| ExplosiveExp | #101 | #8 |
| PPAPPA | #129 | #76 |
| PowerPwr | #70 | #37 |
| SP+SP+ | #90 | #41 |
| Pts POPPO | #127 | #37 |
| HavocHav | #118 | #117 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
| Run GameRun | #53 | #51 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #113 | #127 |
| Run ExplRExp | #20 | #5 |
| PPAExp | #102 | #108 | Run BlockR Blk | #15 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #124 | #132 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #129 | #134 |
| TackleTak | - | #33 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #67 | #99 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #116 | #90 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #134 | #17 |
| PPAExp | #132 | #44 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #10 | #47 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #98 | #120 |
| DB HavocDB | #121 | #84 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | NW Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #12 | #73 |
| SuccessSuc | #45 | #106 |
| ExplosiveExp | #44 | #16 |
| PPAPPA | #31 | #57 |
| PowerPwr | #8 | #50 |
| SP+SP+ | #27 | #30 |
| Pts POPPO | #39 | #64 |
| HavocHav | #103 | #77 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| ILL Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | #54 | #94 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #51 | #80 |
| Run ExplRExp | #95 | #15 |
| PPAExp | #67 | #42 | Run BlockR Blk | #5 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #49 | #63 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #20 | #40 |
| TackleTak | - | #100 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | NW Def |
| Pass GamePass | #35 | #83 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #44 | #117 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #15 | #13 |
| PPAExp | #16 | #77 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #74 | #39 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #107 | #107 |
| DB HavocDB | #82 | #33 |
Program Comparison
ILL 5 Year Profile: Improving Average P4
'25 Profile: Up to Top 25 Contenders
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
ILL 5 Year Profile: Improving Average P4
'25 Profile: Up to Top 25 Contenders
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
Weather Forecast
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Illinois -7.0 (44.5)
Illinois won vs Northwestern this year (20-13)
Previous Matchups
Illinois beat Northwestern last year (20-13)
Illinois beat Northwestern in 2024 (38-28)
Northwestern beat Illinois in 2023 (45-43)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 222 | 370 | 60% | 2400 | 17 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Ryan Boe | 2 | 7 | 29% | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 190 | 941 | 11 | 5.0 | 56 |
| Joseph Himon II | 99 | 486 | 1 | 4.9 | 37 |
| Dashun Reeder | 22 | 222 | 1 | 10.1 | 79 |
| Robby Preckel | 42 | 149 | 0 | 3.5 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 71 | 880 | 8 | 12.4 | 49 |
| Hayden Eligon Ii | 37 | 521 | 3 | 14.1 | 38 |
| Hunter Welcing | 28 | 296 | 2 | 10.6 | 36 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 10 | 200 | 0 | 20.0 | 35 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 106 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Mac Uihlein | 89 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Braden Turner | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 26 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 42 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 81 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ore Adeyi | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | 246 | 365 | 67% | 3007 | 22 | 5 | 8.2 |
| Ethan Hampton (Tr) | 3 | 4 | 75% | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 131 | 614 | 4 | 4.7 | 25 |
| Kaden Feagin | 122 | 507 | 7 | 4.2 | 26 |
| Aidan Laughery | 75 | 382 | 3 | 5.1 | 57 |
| Luke Altmyer | 100 | 242 | 5 | 2.4 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 70 | 864 | 3 | 12.3 | 62 |
| Collin Dixon | 35 | 548 | 5 | 15.7 | 61 |
| Hudson Clement (Tr) | 36 | 454 | 3 | 12.6 | 27 |
| Justin Bowick (Tr) | 22 | 265 | 5 | 12.0 | 25 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Miles Scott | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Dylan Rosiek | 53 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 44 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Leon Lowery | 20 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Tomiwa Durojaiye (Tr) | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Joe Barna | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Clarke | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Miles Scott | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| James Kreutz | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |