Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) passes the ball against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Illinois defeated Nebraska 26-9. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown ran 1 yard for a touchdown with 5:25 left in the fourth quarter. After the Caleb Griffin extra point, Illinois led Northwestern 41-3.
Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown intercepted a pass by Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman at the Northwestern 39-yard line, and Brown returned it 39 yards for a touchdown with 4:06 left in the third quarter. After the Caleb Griffin extra point, Illinois led Northwestern 34-0.
Illinois' Sydney Brown recovers fumble, scores touchdown
Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown recovered a fumble by Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman at the Illinois 47-yard line, and Brown returned it 53 yards for a touchdown with 7:23 left in the third quarter. After the Caleb Griffin extra point, Illinois led Northwestern 27-0.
Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito ran 1 yard for a touchdown with 1:25 left in the second quarter. After the Caleb Griffin extra point, Illinois led Northwestern 17-0.
Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown intercepted a pass by Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman at the Illinois 14-yard line with 4:48 left in the second quarter.
Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon intercepted a pass by Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman at the Illinois 15-yard line. Witherspoon returned the interception 57 yards to the Northwestern 28-yard line with 9:58 left in the second quarter.
After the Caleb Griffin extra point, Illinois led Northwestern 7-0.
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Illinois running back Reggie Love III (23) is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore and linebacker Xander Mueller (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams, left, runs against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II in a game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Evanston, Ill.
Illinois tight end Luke Ford looks to the field before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) is helped by medical personel during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema calls his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Reggie Love III scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Reggie Love III runs with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman looks to pass against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern wide receiver Genson Hooper Price is tackled by Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) and defensive back Tyler Strain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern running back Evan Hull is tackled by Illinois defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) runs past Northwestern defensive back Devin Turner during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman is tackled by Illinois defensive back Tyler Strain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern running back Cam Porter is tackled by Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Reggie Love III (23) is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower celebrates after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski runs on the field with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey tackles Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts as he looks down on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Jordan Anderson, right, celebrates with Emily Jugovich after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois running back Jordan Anderson (25) talks with friends after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes smiles as he holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
Illinois running back Chase Brown runs against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski (63) holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy as he runs on the field with linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois defensive back Tyler Strain, right, intercepts the ball against Northwestern wide receiver Jack Kennedy during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A look at Illinois vs. Northwestern football on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
Here is a look at Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern football on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Evanston, Illinois.
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Illinois running back Reggie Love III (23) is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore and linebacker Xander Mueller (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams, left, runs against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II in a game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Evanston, Ill.
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Illinois tight end Luke Ford looks to the field before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) is helped by medical personel during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema calls his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Reggie Love III scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Reggie Love III runs with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman looks to pass against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern wide receiver Genson Hooper Price is tackled by Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) and defensive back Tyler Strain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern running back Evan Hull is tackled by Illinois defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) runs past Northwestern defensive back Devin Turner during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman is tackled by Illinois defensive back Tyler Strain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern running back Cam Porter is tackled by Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Reggie Love III (23) is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower celebrates after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski runs on the field with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey tackles Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts as he looks down on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Jordan Anderson, right, celebrates with Emily Jugovich after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois running back Jordan Anderson (25) talks with friends after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes smiles as he holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
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Illinois running back Chase Brown runs against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski (63) holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy as he runs on the field with linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Illinois defensive back Tyler Strain, right, intercepts the ball against Northwestern wide receiver Jack Kennedy during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bret Bielema is the Illinois Fighting Illini football head coach. Pat Fitzgerald is the Northwestern football head coach.
Erik Hall is the digital sports editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.
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Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) passes the ball against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Illinois defeated Nebraska 26-9. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)