TCR Staff Predictions: Illinois vs. Northwestern

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Stephen Cohn: Illinois 28, Northwestern 6

I swear I’ve watched a lot of Northwestern football this year — don’t ask why — and I don’t think the Wildcats have scored a touchdown. Like I know they’ve got a few, but just, the offense is so anemic. Not that the Illini’s offense minus Brandon Peters will be some electrifying show, but it should be more than enough to get a few scores, let the defense do its thing, and everything else should let itself work. This isn’t your grandpa’s older brother’s Northwestern.

Tristen Kissack: Illinois 27, Northwestern 20

What a turnaround it’s been for this team. There’s a lot riding on this matchup — the HAT, securing a solid…