Illinois vs. Northwestern in a NCAA football game in snow at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Heavy snow made a mess of things at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Illini hosted Northwestern in their regular ...

Heavy snow made a mess of things at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Illini hosted Northwestern in their regular ...

Illinois defensive back Miles Scott gets ready to tackle Northwestern running back Robby Preckel during the first half of Saturday night's game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Scott had two ...

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Crews continue to clear snow from the playing field ahead of the Illini's 6:30 p.m. kickoff against Northwestern.