Northwestern at Illinois

Saturday, November 8, 1997 Share

Northwestern beat Illinois 34–⁠21. It was their 91st meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 47–⁠39–⁠5.

AwayNorthwestern5–⁠7 in 1997

HomeIllinois0–⁠11 in 1997

FinalHigh 50°F, low 38°FAttendance 41,195

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 59–⁠55–⁠5 in 119 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.