CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Miles Scott had two interceptions in the final five minutes Saturday night to lock down Illinois’ 20-13 victory over Northwestern.

Ahead 14-10 at halftime on the snowy night, the Illini (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) scored only six points in the second half of a pair of field goals by David Olano, but that was enough to defeat the Wildcats (6-6, 4-5).

Luke Altmyer, one of the nation's top quarterbacks, was 10-of-15 passing for 136 yards in his final regular-season home game for Illinois. Ca’Lil Valentine rushed 14 times for 74 yards and a touchdown.

Preston Stone was 19 of 36 for 163 yards passing and a TD for Northwestern, but threw three interceptions. The Wildcats also lost a fumble.

Hayden Eligon II had eight catches for 99 yards for Northwestern and third-string runnin

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