After an absolute thriller in Champaign, Northwestern will be bringing the hat back to Evanston for the first time in three years. Saturday’s affair was a very different game than what Northwestern fans have become accustomed to, with 88 points scored between the two teams. Unlike many ‘Cats games, there was plenty of offense — Northwestern scored more points and allowed more points than it has all year. Still, there was plenty of room for the defense to shine, as the teams also combined for six takeaways. In this year’s battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy, there was a little something for everyone.
Five things we learned from Northwestern’s regular season finale against Illinois
