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Rapid Reaction: Wildcats can’t stop the big play in season-closing, 38-28 loss to Illinois

‘Cats gave up chunk plays on the ground and through the air en route to a brutal loss of The Hat.

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Brooks Barnhizer just might be that good

The star junior was good enough against UNLV to fill in all the cracks — and then some.

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Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s 38-28 loss on rivalry weekend to Illinois

Illinois deserved to win The Hat at Wrigley Field today.

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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Illinois: TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report

HAT WEEK

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Can the ‘Cats keep the Land of Lincoln Trophy in Evanston?

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