Northwestern, Aidan Laughery and Illinois

Aidan Laughery rushed for 3 TD's, bowl-bound No. 22 Illinois tops Northwestern 38-28 to reach 9 wins
Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns, including one on career-long 64-yard run early in the second half, and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season.
WATCH: Illinois' Aidan Laughery Strikes With Long TD vs. Northwestern
CHICAGO – Nursing a narrow 14-10 lead over Northwestern fresh out of the halftime break Saturday at Wrigley Field, No. 22 Illinois was facing a second-and-5 on its own 36-yard line. With the first-half struggles of quarterback Luke Altmyer (two interceptions), the Illini had been leaning on the run game for steady offense.
Aidan Laughery honored after career day vs. Northwestern
The sophomore from Gibson City had a field day in the 38-28 win over the Northwestern Wildcats. Laughery finished with 172 yards on the ground, and a hat trick of touchdowns to go
Aidan Laughery's career day helps No. 23 Illinois run over Northwestern
Aidan Laughery ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns, both career highs, to propel No. 23 Illinois past Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The sophomore running
Tip of the Hat to Laughery, Illinois in rivalry win over Northwestern
Taking Interstate 57 most of the way, Gibson City is 123 miles south of Wrigley Field. On Saturday, Aidan Laughery, one of the community’s native sons, seemingly could have run all that way. He was
Bowl-bound No. 23 Illinois tops Northwestern 38-28 at Wrigley Field to reach 9 wins
Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 23 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories.
Illinois vs Northwestern recap, highlights from Week 14: Illini capture ninth win
Illinois vs Northwestern in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season sees a 38-28 win for the Illini at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Instant Analysis: Illinois Takes Back The Hat From Northwestern, 38-28
Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ryan Meed (34) holds the “Land of Lincoln” trophy after a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Aidan Laughery named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Gibson City native Aidan Laughery was recognized by the Big Ten for his three-touchdown performance against Northwestern. Laughery earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors, rushing for 172 yards and three touchdowns in Illinois’s 38-28 win.
No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern
Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season. Pat Bryant dashed in to score off Luke Altmyer’s 43-yard pass early in the third quarter as Illinois (9-3,
Grades are in: Career game from Aidan Laughery propels Illinois to win
Player of the game The frigid temperatures Saturday afternoon in Chicago — the "feels like" number barely hit double digits — didn't totally preclude a passing attack. But Illinois was still more productive on the ground,
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Gibson City native and Illini back Aidan Laughery is Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
After knocking off in-state rival the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley field, Illinois is enjoying its best season since 2007 ...
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Laughery named Big Ten Player of the Week
Aidan Laughery turned his breakout performance against Northwestern into his first Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award ...