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Illinois Football: 4 Big Ten West Teams the Illini Will Beat

By Rees Woodcock

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Nov 8, 2014; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Tom Hruby (35) carries an American flag as he leads his teammates to the field for the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Northwestern Wildcats

Key Losses:

Trevor Siemian (Leading passer)

Kyle Prater (Leading receiver)

Chi Chi Ariguzo (Led defense in tackles)

Ibraheim Campbell (Led defense in interceptions)

Illinois football will be better than the Northwestern Wildcats in 2015.  Northwestern is losing their quarterback and leading receiver.  They are going to be depleted on the offensive side of the ball and the defensive side of the ball.

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The only sign of hope that Northwestern has is from sophomore running back Justin Jackson.  As a freshman Jackson ran for 1,187 yards and 10 touchdowns.  He was the heart and soul of that Wildcat offense.

Northwestern is also losing their leading tackler Chi Chi Ariguzo.  They are also losing Ibraheim Campbell who led the team in interceptions.

Illinois plays Northwestern at home in 2015.  Considering Northwestern has lost some main players look for the Illini to take advantage of that fact.

I have Illinois beating the Wildcats 35-28.  These games always seem to be close and Northwestern will do just that.

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