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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini (6-3) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (6-3) on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET, at Ryan Field, Evanston, IL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini.

College FootballSaturday, November 28, 2026
DateNov 28, 2026
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueRyan Field, Evanston, IL

Team comparison

Illinois Fighting IlliniNorthwestern Wildcats
Points per game
28.4
31.0
Points allowed per game
23.0
19.3
6-3Record6-3
3rd in Big TenStanding9th in Big Ten
2-1Road record / home record5-1
WWWWLLast 5LLWWW
W4StreakL2

Team stats

Illinois Fighting IlliniNorthwestern Wildcats
Points Per Game
28.4
31.0
Total Yards
392.2
421.2
Yards Passing
236.9
231.0
Yards Rushing
155.3
190.2
Points Allowed Per Game
23.0
19.3
Yards Allowed
376.8
365.4
Pass Yards Allowed
245.6
216.1
Rush Yards Allowed
131.2
149.3

Recent form

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Nebraska CornhuskersW 24-13
Oct 31, 2026 · at Maryland TerrapinsW 20-17
Oct 24, 2026 · vs Oregon DucksW 21-10
Oct 10, 2026 · at Michigan State SpartansW 38-37
Oct 3, 2026 · vs Purdue BoilermakersL 17-24
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Iowa HawkeyesL 10-24
Oct 31, 2026 · at Oregon DucksL 26-34
Oct 24, 2026 · vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsW 42-14
Oct 17, 2026 · at Michigan State SpartansW 24-21
Oct 10, 2026 · vs Ball State CardinalsW 45-14

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats?

The game is on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET at Ryan Field, Evanston, IL.

What are the records of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Northwestern Wildcats?

Illinois Fighting Illini: 6-3. Northwestern Wildcats: 6-3.

Where is Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats played?

Ryan Field, Evanston, IL.

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