Dec 12, 2020; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats tight end Charlie Mangieri (89) catches a touchdown pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Another Saturday is in the books and the Illinois football team endured another painful loss, this time it was to our rivals Northwestern, 28-10.
The Illini offense couldn’t get going and the defense was softer than a brand new blanket. Nothing went right for this program, and the slide against the Wildcats continued.
Here are four observations from the Illini loss to Northwestern.