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Northwestern at Illinois

Saturday, November 20, 1999

Illinois beat Northwestern 29–⁠7. It was their 93rd meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 49–⁠39–⁠5.

AwayNorthwestern3–⁠8 in 1999
7
HomeIllinois8–⁠4 in 1999
29

FinalHigh 48°F, low 30°FAttendance 50,137

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Northwestern–Illinois game

Illinois leads 59–⁠55–⁠5 in 119 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Illinois 20, Northwestern 13
2024Illinois 38, Northwestern 28
2023Northwestern 45, Illinois 43
2022Illinois 41, Northwestern 3
2021Illinois 47, Northwestern 14
2020Northwestern 28, Illinois 10

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