The Illinois Fighting Illini host the Northwestern Wildcats for The Land Of Lincoln (HAT) Trophy on Saturday. It will be the first NU/UI contest in Champaign since 2013. Here are some of the key matchups we are watching out for in this rivalry week.
Statistically speaking, this is Justin Jackson’s least productive season in his four years as a Northwestern Wildcat. Still, the senior from Carol Stream, Illinois, has rushed for over 1,000 yards in all four of his collegiate seasons. The only other Big Ten running back to do that is Wisconsin Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne.