Illinois vs Northwestern Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini travel to Evanston, IL, this week for a matchup against Northwestern. Illinois is ranked in the top 25 nationally with eight wins overall having won two games in a row following a 7 point victory against Rutgers a week ago. Defensively Illinois has some issues a week ago giving up 31 points on 387 total yards but forced one turnover to seal the win. Offensively Illinois was phenomenal scoring 38 points including 23 in the fourth quarter on 431 total yards of offense. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

Luke Altmyer is the offensive leader this season for Illinois with 2373 yards and 20 scores on the year. Josh McCray leads the way for the Illinois rushing attack with 449 yards and eight touchdowns on 93 carries. Kaden Faginn has 306 yards and three scores on the 67 carries. Pat Bryant is the top receiver for Illinois this season 914 yards and 9 touchdowns on 50 receptions. Zakhari Franklin is second on the roster with 559 yards and three scores on 48 catches oh.

Northwestern returns home this week three games below .500 on our two game skid following a 44 point blowout loss on the road in Michigan. The Northwestern offense was not nonexistent a week ago  as the Wildcats scored just six points on 128 total yards after turning the ball over twice. Defensively, northwestern was obliterated giving up fifty points on 396 total yards including 33 points in the second half.

Jack Lausch leads the Northwestern season with 1427 yards and five scores on 134 completions. Cam Porter has 448 yards and six scores on 114 carries. Joseph Heyman II has added 236 yards and two scores on 49 carries. Bryce Kirtz leads the team with 573 yards on 37 grabs. AJ Henning has added 49 catches for 484 yards and three scores.

Illinois is the better team in this matchup as they will come into this week looking to finish their season on the right foot. Look for the Fighting Illini to continue their winning ways this week as they do the work on the road. Take the fighting of 99 to finish the season with a win and cover against Northwestern. Final Score Predictoin, Illinois Fighting Illini win and cover 35-10.