Northwestern vs Illinois Picks and Predictions for Saturday, November 29, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/25/2025, 11:54 PM ET

Northwestern vs Illinois Information

The Northwestern Wildcats end a 2-game homestand this week with a game in Illinois against the Illinois Fighting Illini at 7:30 PM. Northwestern has six wins and five losses this season, coming into this week following a three-point victory against Minnesota last time out to end a three-game losing streak. Illinois returns home this week with seven wins and four losses overall, ranked #21 in the nation despite a 17-point road loss to Wisconsin last week. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

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Northwestern Preview

Preston Stone leads the Northwestern offense this season with 2011 yards and 13 touchdowns on 184 completions. Caleb Komolafe is the top ball here on the roster with 886 yards and 10 touchdowns on 175 carries. Griffin Wilde is the top receiver for Northwestern this season and leads the team with 755 yards and six touchdowns on 56 receptions. Betting on sports and on Northwester is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Illinois Preview

Luke Altmyer leads the Illinois offense this season with 2625 yards and 21 touchdowns on 216 completions. Kaden Feagin is the top ball carrier on the team this season with 486 yards and six touchdowns on 114 carries. Ca’Lil Valentine has added 109 carries for 475 yards and three touchdowns. Hank Beatty has been the top target this season in the Illinois offense, leading the team with 805 yards and three touchdowns on 61 receptions. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Illinois with the Novig promo code.

Northwestern vs Illinois Prediction

Illinois is a better team in this matchup and will bounce back from their loss a week ago. Illinois would do the work on both sides of the ball against a mediocre Northwestern team this week, leading to its eighth victory of the season. Illinois will punch its ticket to a better bowl with a win this week.Take Illinois to end the regular year Saturday with a win and cover at home against Northwestern. Final Score Prediction, Illinois Fighting Illini win and cover 24-13. Make sure when you place your bet on Northwestern vs Illinois you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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