Pat Bryant will lead the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-3) into their matchup versus the Northwestern Wildcats (4-7) at Wrigley Field on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET.
The Fighting Illini enter the matchup after winning 38-31 over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last outing on Nov. 23. Last time out, the Wildcats lost 50-6 to the Michigan Wolverines. Luke Altmyer had 249 yards on 12-of-26 passing (46.2%) for the Illini in that matchup against the Scarlet Knights, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also added 11 carries for 74 yards and one rushing touchdown. Josh McCray carried the ball 13 times for 58 yards (4.5 yards per carry) with one touchdown on the ground. Bryant had seven receptions for 197 yards (28.1 per catch) and one touchdown against the Scarlet Knights. Jack Lausch threw for 106 yards for the Wildcats against the Wolverines, going 10-for-21 (47.6%) with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Caleb Komolafe carried the ball seven times for 24 yards. Bryce Kirtz registered 67 yards through the air after three catches (on six targets).
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