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    Illinois Fighting IlliniIllinoisILL
    2-5, 2-5 Big Ten
    10
    2-5, 2-5 Big Ten
    Final
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    Illinois
    ILL
    300710
    Northwestern
    NW
    01414028
    NW
    14
    Northwestern WildcatsNorthwesternNW
    6-1, 6-1 Big Ten
    28
    6-1, 6-1 Big Ten

    Illinois Fighting Illini @ Northwestern Wildcats

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    Evanston, IL

    Ryan Field (1926)
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    Ryan Field (1926)

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    Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceCONFOVR
    UCLA6-09-0
    Indiana5-18-1
    Oregon4-26-3
    Ohio State4-26-3
    Iowa4-27-2
    Wisconsin4-26-3
    USC4-27-2
    Illinois4-26-3
    Northwestern3-36-3
    Minnesota3-35-4
    Penn State2-45-4
    Washington2-45-4
    Michigan2-45-4
    Nebraska2-45-4
    Purdue2-43-6
    Rutgers1-52-7
    Maryland1-53-6
    Michigan State1-53-6
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    NCAAF News

    Josh Hoover not on injury report; RB Turbo Richard, DL Kellan Wyatt out this week

    Josh Hoover not on injury report; RB Turbo Richard, DL Kellan Wyatt out this week

    Indiana starting quarterback Josh Hoover does not appear on the initial Big Ten availability report for Saturday's game against No. 18 USC.

    3h

    Northwestern without star QB Aidan Chiles again vs. Ohio State

    Northwestern without star QB Aidan Chiles again vs. Ohio State

    Northwestern senior quarterback Aidan Chiles is set to miss his second straight game Saturday at Ohio State, according to Wednesday's Big Ten injury report.

    3h

    2027 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid's top 50 prospects, scouting reports

    2027 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid's top 50 prospects, scouting reports

    Jordan Reid updated his rankings for the 2027 NFL draft class with 50 players -- including eight quarterbacks and an elite wide receiver prospect.

    2h

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