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Do you watch every Northwestern game? Well, let's make sure that tradition continues. For information on how to watch or live stream the Wildcats' next game, read the article below.

How to watch Northwestern vs. Illinois
- When: 12 p.m. ET, Nov. 30
- Where: Wrigley Field
- TV: BTN
- Streaming: Fubo
- Streaming: Hulu + Live TV
- Streaming: YouTube TV
- Streaming: DIRECTV STREAM
How to stream the game
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Northwestern Wildcats key players
- Jack Lausch has 1,427 passing yards (129.7 ypg) to lead Northwestern, completing 54% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He's also contributed on the ground with 191 rushing yards (17.4 ypg) on 82 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team's top rusher, Cam Porter, has carried the ball 114 times for 447 yards (40.6 per game), with six touchdowns this year. He's also caught 22 passes for 146 yards (16.2 per game).
- Bryce Kirtz's 573 receiving yards (63.7 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He's totaled 37 receptions.
- Mac Uihlein has helped lead the Wildcats' defense with 64 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in 10 games.
Big Ten Conference standings
Team | Record |
---|---|
Oregon Ducks | 11-0 |
Ohio State Buckeyes | 10-1 |
Indiana Hoosiers | 10-1 |
Penn State Nittany Lions | 10-1 |
Illinois Fighting Illini | 8-3 |
Iowa Hawkeyes | 7-4 |
Washington Huskies | 6-5 |
Michigan Wolverines | 6-5 |
Minnesota Golden Gophers | 6-5 |
USC Trojans | 6-5 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers | 6-5 |
Wisconsin Badgers | 5-6 |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 6-5 |
Michigan State Spartans | 5-6 |
UCLA Bruins | 4-7 |
Northwestern Wildcats | 4-7 |
Maryland Terrapins | 4-7 |
Purdue Boilermakers | 1-10 |
How to watch the Northwestern Wildcats on cable or satellite TV
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Our favorite streaming providers for Northwestern Wildcats games

For die-hard fans, ensuring you never miss a game is a top priority. Hulu + Live TV is our favorite choice for watching the most college football action because of its comprehensive channel lineup. It also includes worthy perks like ESPN+ at no extra charge and unlimited DVR storage.
Editor’s choice: Hulu + Live TV ($81.99–$95.99/mo.)
Local and national games: Hulu + Live TV
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How to watch the Northwestern Wildcats for free
Any game on a local broadcast channel is free to watch using an over-the-air antenna. But when games are on regional sports networks or premium channels like ESPN and TNT, you’ll need a DIRECTV STREAM free trial to tune in without paying. Fubo offers a similar free trial, which is perfect for streaming games on local and national channels.
Free local channels: Antenna
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7-day free trial: Fubo
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5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM
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