La actuación estelar de Aidan Laughery lleva a Illinois a una victoria de 38-28 sobre Northwestern, su mejor temporada desde 2007. Aidan Laughery's stellar performance leads Illinois to a 38-28 win over Northwestern, their best season since 2007.

El segundo año de Aidan Laughery lideró No. Sophomore Aidan Laughery led No. 23 Illinois a una victoria 38-28 sobre Northwestern con una carrera alta 172 yardas y tres touchdowns, ayudando a Illinois a asegurar su novena victoria de la temporada. 23 Illinois to a 38-28 victory over Northwestern with a career-high 172 yards and three touchdowns, helping Illinois secure their ninth win of the season. La victoria marca la mejor temporada desde 2007. The victory marks their best season since 2007. El quarterback de Illinois Luke Altmyer añadió un touchdown con 170 yardas que pasaban, superando un susto por lesión. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer added one touchdown with 170 passing yards, overcoming an injury scare. Northwestern, ahora 4-8 en total, perdió su tercer partido consecutivo. Northwestern, now 4-8 overall, lost their third straight game.