Contrary to popular belief, Northwestern will be playing a football game against Illinois this weekend rather than a competitive fedora-wearing contest. After yet another close victory on the road against Wisconsin, the 9-2 Wildcats play "on the road" at Soldier Field in Chicago against the 5-6 Fighting Illini. Illinois has lost five of its previous six games, but is still fighting for bowl eligibility this weekend. Northwestern is hoping to secure a victory and improve to 1-0 for the tenth time this season. A victory will help Northwestern’s bowl prospects for this improbably successful season thus far. However, Northwestern is favored by just 3.
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