Although Illinois has taken the Land of Lincoln Trophy back to Champaign in the last two contests, coach David Braun and NU bear a different type of mojo than in year’s past — and the proof is in the pudding.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/11/24/sports/football/football-what-to-watch-for-northwestern-heads-to-illinois-in-hopes-of-taking-back-the-land-of-lincoln-trophy/

Northwestern linebacker Bryce Gallagher holds up the Land of Lincoln Trophy after his team defeated Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Champaign.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-northwestern-illinois-football-20231126-aii3xptprbbercvcxvrabbmgmq-story.html

The Land of Lincoln ranks as the 10th priciest market in the U.S. for fuel, while California is No. 1, AAA reported.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230830/what-to-expect-with-gas-prices-traffic-and-airport-crowds-over-labor-day