Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) causes Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty to fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty (7) dives to recover his fumble as offensive lineman Charlie Schmidt assists during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) catches a deep pass from Brandon Peters as Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) incepts a pass intended for Northwestern wide receiver Will Lansbury during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) celebrates his touchdown with Casey Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) carries the ball past a block from offensive lineman Peter Skoronski during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair (11) tries to stiff arm Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams catches a touchdown pass from Brandon Peters during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois tight end Daniel Barker scores past Northwestern linebacker Peter McIntyre during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois 's Brandon Peters passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois defensive players recover a fumble by Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois offensive lineman Doug Kramer puts the Land Of Lincoln trophy on his head after his team's 47-14 win over Northwestern in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois celebrates with the Land Of Lincoln trophy after the team's 47-14 win over Northwestern in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull scores during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 47-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 47-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski pitches the ball to running back Evan Hull during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 47-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

FILE - Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Northwestern is set to kick off its season on Aug. 27, 2022, against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)