The final installment of our 2021 summer guide is the Know Your Opponent series. We’ll take you through Northwestern’s schedule week by week, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each opponent and identifying some key players to look for. The series serves as a way for us to evaluate and take stock of the team’s upcoming opponents.
Up last is Illinois, a team that only won two games in 2020 and finished the season on a three game losing streak. Northwestern handled the Illini 28-10 last season, winning their sixth straight game between the teams.