It's safe to assume that Illinois, having already celebrated its Rededication Game in October against Michigan, the helmet choice ... He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana ...

The University of Illinois announced that it would wear throwback ... Back then, football players wore helmets made out of leather without facemasks. Now, Illinois isn't able to send their players ...

In 2010, Illinois beat Northwestern 48-27. When the teams met in 1923, Illinois and Red Grange beat Northwestern 29-0, and Grange had 12 carries for 104 yards and three rushing touchdowns.