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Illinois Football: 4 ways the Illini can beat the Northwestern Wildcats

Sep 14, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) and his teammates pat a memorial of Harold E. "Red" Grange prior to the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

The Illinois football team is finishing off their eight-game regular season with the No. 14 ranked Northwestern Wildcats.

Northwestern has a good program this season, but Illinois is looking to finish off a weird year in the right way. I think the Wildcats are vulnerable, and the Illini might be able to sneak in and win one on the road.