Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin (43) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern defensive line Joe Gaziano, center, celebrates with teammates as he holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek, right, celebrates with wide receiver Riley Lees after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois quarterback AJ Bush Jr., right, is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois wide receiver Carlos Sandy (11) runs with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)