...Spartan's K, Brett Swenson in action during their 24-14 victory over the University of Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, lIllinois

...2009; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward John Shurna (24) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Illinois won the game 60-59

...Missouri Tigers wide receiver Danario Alexander (81) carries the ball during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Edward Jones Dome. Missouri defeated Illinois 37-9. Mandatory Credit

Oct 25, 2008; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Juice Williams (7) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin...

...Bryce McNaul (51) carry the Land of Lincoln Trophy to the locker room after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini 21-16 at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

...USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Kafka (13) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai/US Presswire

...Zeke Markshausen (85) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the football against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 22, 2008 in...

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is sacked by linebacker Prince Kwateng #36 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November...

...Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Chimdi Chekwa (5) and linebacker Jermale Hines (7) tackle Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Jeff Cumberland (17) during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State beat Illinois...

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Wide receiver Jeff Cumberland #17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the football after a pass reception against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on...

...IL - OCTOBER 03: A general view outside of Memorial Stadium prior to the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Champaign, Illinois...

...of the Indiana Hoosiers signals from the side during a Big Ten Conference game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the United Center in Chigago, Illinois. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hoosiers 82-66. Mandatory...

MEMORIAL STADIUM

...of Memorial Stadium as fans watch the action on the field during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Champaign, Illinois...

...Kevin Koger (86) and Mark Ortmann (71) after a hit during the fourth quarter by the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium