Overview
- Scott intercepted two passes in the final five minutes to stop Northwestern’s late drives and preserve the lead.
- David Olano converted two second-half field goals after Illinois led 14-10 at halftime, providing the decisive points.
- Luke Altmyer finished 10-of-15 for 136 yards in his final regular-season home game, and Ca’Lil Valentine ran for 74 yards and a touchdown.
- Northwestern’s Preston Stone threw for 163 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted three times as the Wildcats committed four turnovers.
- Illinois improves to 8-4 overall and 5-4 in the conference and awaits a bowl invitation, while Northwestern falls to 6-6 (4-5) but remains bowl eligible.