Illinois vs. Northwestern - Live Score - November 28, 2026

The Wildcats rank 2nd fewest in the NCAAFB for the 2026 regular season with 3 turnovers in NCAA Division 1 (min 450 turnover opportunities; pop 264 teams).

INSIGHT

The Wildcats' 1 passing interception in NCAA Division 1 is the 2nd fewest in the NCAAFB for the 2026 regular season (min 150 passing attempts; pop 259 teams).

INSIGHT

The Fighting Illini have posted 1 fumble lost in NCAA Division 1, the 2nd fewest in the NCAAFB for the 2026 regular season (min 5 games played; pop 138 teams).

PLAYER NEWS

Aidan Chiles NW #0 · QB

Chiles is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Jayshon Platt ILL #1 · WR

Platt (undisclosed) has "an outside chance" of playing before the end of the 2026 season, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

BJ Thurman ILL #87 · TE

Thurman (foot) is doubtful for Friday's game against Nebraska.

STANDINGS

BIG TEN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	⁸ ⁸ UCLA	8-0	5-0	W8
2	⁴ ⁴ Indiana	8-1	5-1	W2
3	¹² ¹² Ohio State	6-2	4-1	L1
4	²⁰ ²⁰ USC	7-2	4-2	W1
5	Northwestern	6-2	3-2	L1
6	¹⁹ ¹⁹ Iowa	6-2	3-2	W1
7	²³ ²³ Oregon	5-3	3-2	W1
8	Illinois	5-3	3-2	W3
9	Minnesota	5-3	3-2	L1
10	Wisconsin	5-3	3-2	L1
11	Washington	5-3	2-3	W2
12	Nebraska	5-3	2-3	L3
13	Michigan	5-3	2-3	W1
14	Purdue	3-5	2-3	L2
15	Penn State	4-4	1-4	W1
16	Rutgers	2-6	1-4	L2
17	Maryland	2-6	0-5	L6
18	Michigan State	2-6	0-5	L6