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.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema thanked the stadium facilities crew for getting the field and stadium ready for the game, his coaching staff for preparing for three weather scenarios, and his senior class, led by Altmyer and Big Ten

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