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)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Future: (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)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Heavy Snowfall Predicted
Wind: 26.7 MPH
NW is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Illinois -13.5 (SP+ ILL -9)
Projected Score: NW: 16 - ILL: 30 (46)
ILL Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
NW Travel: 139 miles
Wind: 26.7 MPH
NW is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Illinois -13.5 (SP+ ILL -9)
Projected Score: NW: 16 - ILL: 30 (46)
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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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 (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | #83 (.15) | 43% (59) | 23.4 | 46% (48) | 2.97 (65) | 155 | 42% (68) | 168 | 3.21 (114) | #73 (.17) | 45% (117) | 19.8 | 47% (121) | 44% (100) | 3.37 (43) | 32.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| ILL | #41 (.21) | 47% (19) | 29.4 | 47% (35) | 2.97 (66) | 121 | 49% (13) | 221 | 4.3 (27) | #97 (.2) | 45% (114) | 23.6 | 39% (39) | 50% (134) | 4.27 (122) | 37.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 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) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | ||
| ILL | #31 (.25) | 45% (45) | 45% (51) | 3.14 (49) | 140 | 44% (44) | 198 | 4.23 (39) | #76 (.18) | 46% (115) | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 3.48 (37) | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 13 | 23.4 | 15.2 | 43.1% | 3.21 | 1.5 | 18 | 323 | 155 | 168 | 4.8 | 51% | 47% | 46% | 42% | 17% | .15 |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 23.6 | 14.4 | 45.1% | 4.27 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 43% | 55% | 39% | 50% | 15% | .2 |
| 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 | 13 | 19.8 | 26 | 45.3% | 3.37 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 46% | 47% | 44% | 15% | .17 |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 29.4 | 31.3 | 47.4% | 4.3 | 0.8 | 19 | 342 | 121 | 221 | 3.8 | 50% | 48% | 47% | 49% | 15% | .21 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 13 | 30:12 | 18.3 | 44% | 63% | 4.1 | 32.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0 | 28.5 |
| Illinois | 13 | 28:09 | 19.2 | 42% | 60% | 4.3 | 37.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 1 | 30.6 |
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 | 13 | 51% (59) | 46% (48) | 32.5 | 155 | 4.8 | 15 (99) | .14 (57) | 2.97 (65) | 76% (41) | 8% (34) | 0.91 (91) |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 43% (7) | 39% (39) | - | - | - | - | .05 (40) | 2.78 (50) | 73% (87) | 9% (89) | 0.91 (43) |
| 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 | 13 | 52% (93) | 47% (121) | - | - | - | - | .18 (109) | 3.16 (113) | 71% (62) | 9% (94) | 0.99 (86) |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 50% (61) | 47% (35) | 32.2 | 121.2 | 3.8 | 20 (40) | .05 (101) | 2.97 (66) | 71% (75) | 10% (94) | 0.8 (129) |
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 | 13 | 47% (81) | 42% (68) | 15.7 | 26.4 | 167.8 | 6.4 | 10.7 | 14 (75) | 12 (108) | .21 (88) | 1.5 (96) | 30% (49) | 33% (37) | .31 (68) | 9% (131) | 1.8 (128) |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 55% (129) | 50% (134) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (123) | .33 (103) | 1.3 (5) | 28% (120) | 37% (132) | .39 (114) | 6% (49) | 2 (50) |
| 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 | 13 | 46% (37) | 44% (100) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (75) | .24 (62) | 1.4 (7) | 28% (121) | 34% (120) | .32 (82) | 6% (64) | 1.8 (19) |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 48% (75) | 49% (13) | 17.8 | 26 | 220.7 | 8.5 | 12.4 | 22 (33) | 6 (7) | .44 (15) | 1.6 (44) | 29% (35) | 37% (15) | .38 (40) | 5% (33) | 1.9 (102) |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.18 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 8.13 #73
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 6.95 #60
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: 1.8 #63
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.4 #97
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.3 #39
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: 1.18 #66
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 8.13 #73
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 6.95 #60
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: 1.8 #63
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.4 #97
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.3 #39
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: 1.18 Illinois: 14.865
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 1.8 Illinois: 10.9
Northwestern: 1.18 Illinois: 14.865
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 1.8 Illinois: 10.9
Illinois's Power Ratings
Illinois's Power Rating: 14.865 #34
Illinois's Offense Rating: 21.04 #17
Illinois's Defense Rating: 7.21 #64
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: 10.9 #31
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #35
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #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: 14.865 #34
Illinois's Offense Rating: 21.04 #17
Illinois's Defense Rating: 7.21 #64
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: 10.9 #31
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #35
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #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
Total Points: 46
Based on Last 4 Games
Illinois 29
Northwestern 19
Total Points: 48
Based on Entire Season
Illinois 27
Northwestern 19
Total Points: 46
Illinois 30
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 46
Based on Last 4 Games
Illinois 29
Northwestern 19
Total Points: 48
Based on Entire Season
Illinois 27
Northwestern 19
Total Points: 46
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 |
| Power RatePwr | #66 | #34 |
| SP+SP+ | #63 | #31 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #51 | #27 |
| OffenseOff | #35 | #18 |
| DefenseDef | #86 | #63 |
| Spec TeamsST | #108 | #69 |
| 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 | |
| Perf GradePerf | #35 | #63 |
| SuccessSuc | #59 | #114 |
| ExplosiveExp | #109 | #34 |
| PPAPPA | #83 | #97 |
| PowerPwr | #73 | #64 |
| SP+SP+ | #97 | #41 |
| Pts POPPO | #114 | #122 |
| HavocHav | #95 | #73 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
| Run GameRun | #46 | #45 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #48 | #39 |
| Run ExplRExp | #91 | #43 |
| PPAExp | #57 | #40 | Run BlockR Blk | #20 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #65 | #50 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #49 | #54 |
| TackleTak | - | #33 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | ILL Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #82 | #99 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #68 | #134 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #96 | #5 |
| PPAExp | #88 | #103 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #7 | #42 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #34 | #89 |
| DB HavocDB | #131 | #49 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | NW Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #18 | #86 |
| SuccessSuc | #19 | #117 |
| ExplosiveExp | #106 | #12 |
| PPAPPA | #41 | #73 |
| PowerPwr | #17 | #60 |
| SP+SP+ | #35 | #39 |
| Pts POPPO | #27 | #43 |
| HavocHav | #65 | #82 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| ILL Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | #69 | #91 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #35 | #121 |
| Run ExplRExp | #129 | #86 |
| PPAExp | #101 | #109 | Run BlockR Blk | #12 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #66 | #113 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #87 | #118 |
| TackleTak | - | #99 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | NW Def |
| Pass GamePass | #37 | #88 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #13 | #100 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #44 | #7 |
| PPAExp | #15 | #62 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #79 | #55 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #94 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #33 | #64 |
Program Comparison
ILL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
ILL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions: Heavy Snowfall
Temp: 34° - Wind: 27 mph
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions: Heavy Snowfall
Temp: 34° - Wind: 27 mph
Illinois -7.0 (44.5)
Illinois won vs Northwestern this year (20-13)
Previous Matchups
Illinois beat Northwestern last year (38-28)
Northwestern beat Illinois in 2023 (45-43)
Illinois beat Northwestern in 2022 (41-3)
| 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 |
| Carmine Bastone | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 | 226 | 332 | 68% | 2811 | 21 | 5 | 8.5 |
| Ethan Hampton (Tr) | 3 | 4 | 75% | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 123 | 549 | 4 | 4.5 | 25 |
| Kaden Feagin | 119 | 499 | 7 | 4.2 | 26 |
| Aidan Laughery | 62 | 305 | 3 | 4.9 | 57 |
| Luke Altmyer | 90 | 188 | 4 | 2.1 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 64 | 826 | 3 | 12.9 | 62 |
| Collin Dixon | 33 | 538 | 5 | 16.3 | 61 |
| Hudson Clement (Tr) | 33 | 406 | 3 | 12.3 | 27 |
| Justin Bowick (Tr) | 19 | 234 | 4 | 12.3 | 25 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Miles Scott | 59 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Dylan Rosiek | 49 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 44 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Tomiwa Durojaiye (Tr) | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Leon Lowery | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| James Thompson Jr. (Tr) | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Clarke | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Miles Scott | 59 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| James Kreutz | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |