Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) runs as he looks to a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois kick returner Justin Green (26) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Northwestern cornerback C.J. Bryant (13)during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Dickerson (19) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble by Illinois defensive back Justin Green (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) points as he celebrates with slotback Dan Vitale (40) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois defensive back Terry Hawthorne (1) and Ashante Williams (25) celebrate after Hawthorne intercepted a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi (33) runs an interception ahead of Illinois offensive line Corey Lewis (70) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) holds up the "Land of Lincoln" trophy as he celebrates with teammates after Northwestern defeated Illinois 50-14 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern linebacker Joseph Jones (42) celebrates as he watches teammates play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern wide receiver Christian Jones, left, catches a pass against Illinois' Ashante Williams (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, celebrates with running back Mike Trumpy after Trumpy scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern quarterback Zack Oliver, left, hands off the ball to slotback Tim Riley (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) is sacked by Northwestern defensive lineman Quentin Williams (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman, right, reacts as he watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois running back Dami Ayoola (22) is tackled by Northwestern safety Jimmy Hall (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Tyris Jones (3) runs with the ball against Illinois linebacker Mason Monheim (43) and defensive line Akeem Spence (94) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Chi Chi Ariguzo (44), left, and linebacker Drew Smith (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Venric Mark (5) is tackled by Illinois linebacker Mike Svetina (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) looks to a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Venric Mark (5) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Northwestern won 50-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)