Sweet Sioux Tomahawk
The Sweet Sioux Tomahawk goes annually to the winner of the Northwestern-Illinois football game. The Sweet Sioux initially was designed as an authentic wooden Indian, like those that used to stand in front of cigar stores throughout the nation. It eventually posed a transportation problem and was replaced by the current Tomahawk. Northwestern and Illinois met for the 100th time on Nov. 18, 2006 in Evanston. Since 1945, the two teams have played for the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk Trophy. Illinois leads the overall series 51-44-5, although the Wildcats have won the last four games (2003-06). Since the two teams began playing for the Sweet Sioux, Illinois holds a 31-27-2 series advantage. Northwestern gained possession of the first trophy with a 13-7 victory over Illinois in 1945.
Sweet Sioux Tomahawk Series (Started in 1945)
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