Illinois’ playoff hopes are done — and Northwestern can’t get a stop: Takeaways from college football Week 9

Coach Bret Bielema said Illinois needs to examine its defense after a 42-25 loss to Washington snuffed out any hopes of making the College Football Playoff.

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