Battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy
November 24, 2016 | Football
Illini and Wildcats will battle for coveted rivalry trophy Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston (11 am CT on BTN)
Illinois and Northwestern will play for the "Land of Lincoln" trophy on Saturday, the eighth battle for the relatively new rivalry trophy (11 am CT on BTN).
» Illinois is 3-4 against Northwestern since the beginning of the Land of Lincoln trophy.
» Illinois owns "Land of Lincoln" trophy wins in 2014, 2011 and 2010.
» The Fighting Illini and Wildcats played for the "Sweet Sioux" Tomahawk from 1947-2008. Illinois led the traditional trophy series by a 32-28-2 mark, but Northwestern won the final meeting for the Tomahawk with its 27-10 win in 2008. The Tomahawk was retired following the 2008 season.
» The Land of Lincoln Trophy, a bronze replica of a stovepipe hat famously worn by Abraham Lincoln, was chosen by fans of both schools in 2009 in an online vote to replace the 62-year-old Tomahawk Trophy.
» Illinois won in its last trip to Evanston, 47-33, in 2014. The Illini used 291 yards rushing to reclaim the Land of Lincoln Trophy and with a 47-33 win over Northwestern in the 2014 regular-season finale. Illinois forced five turnovers - three interceptions and two fumbles - and held the Wildcats to 62 yards in the first half.
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Hat History: 2010 at Wrigley Field ??#Illini 48, Wildcats 27 @CoreyLiuget @tavonwilson pic.twitter.com/oXg2IMWY4x
— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) November 23, 2016
Hat History: 2011 at Memorial Stadium ??
— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) November 23, 2016
No. 24 #Illini 38, Wildcats 35@CoachNateILL @pocic @JeffAllen71 pic.twitter.com/BsHEzKZRRC
Hat History: 2014 in Evanston ??#Illini 47, Wildcats 33
— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) November 24, 2016
?? Trophy » https://t.co/hH2fsRktej @JIHADWARD17 @Jclem34 @UpHill52 @DMosely24 pic.twitter.com/9Roul0JAMu
