Underdogs are worth a look in rivalry games, and this one stands out. Northwestern is a very good team and I expect a blowout here today. There defense is also tough and I dont see Illinois scoring much.

The Wildcats fell back to Earth with a spanking from Michigan State in their prior outing. The Illini are tethered to the ground as the league’s top-ranked rushing team and I dont see them moving the ball much vs this NWestern defense this afternoon.
NW by 22