Illinois Drops Regular-Season Finale to Northwestern

RECAP

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois came up short in its regular-season finale to Northwestern, 45-43, on Senior Day on Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium.

Casey Washington caught nine passes for a career-high 218 yards, and he recorded a career-high three touchdowns. His first score came on a 9-yard strike in the first half, and he made touchdown receptions of 1 yard and 80 yards in the final period of play.

Reggie Love III ended his evening with 106 yards on 23 carries, his second game with at least 100 yards on the ground this season.

John Paddock finished with 334 passing…