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Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Football vs. Northwestern?
- Illinois hosts Northwestern in the final regular-season game at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. under snow and wind conditions.
- Illinois must win the line of scrimmage to counter Northwestern and finish the season on a positive note.
- Jason Langendorf predicts a Northwestern upset, underscoring a shift in momentum that favors the Wildcats.
- Steve Greenberg believes quarterback Luke Altmyer can lead Illinois to a home win despite late-season struggles.
- Jackson Langendorf notes Illinois has fallen apart late in the season, but Altmyer provides a potential spark.
- Pranav Hegde emphasizes Illinois’ pride and Altmyer’s final Memorial Stadium appearance as motivators.
- Multiple SI staffers project close scores, reflecting a competitive rivalry and uncertain finale.
- Illinois aims to show resilience after a disappointing stretch, hoping to restore confidence at home.
- The article aggregates insights from multiple Illinois SI correspondents to project outcomes.
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