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CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of Illinois Fighting Illini fans tailgating before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Some Illini fans are ready for Isaiah Williams

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Oct 8, 2019

Illinois Football: It is time for the Illini to transition to Isaiah Williams

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Oct 7, 2019

Illinois Football: What to make of the Illini right now

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Oct 7, 2019

Illinois Football: Can the Illini replicate their Minnesota win from 2018?

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Sep 30, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Deciding who the Illini should redshirt in 2019

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Sep 30, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini Oluwole Betiku Jr. (47) comes up with a fumble recovery during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies played on September 07, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini in a must-win situation with Minnesota

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Sep 30, 2019

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) attempts a pass against Connecticut at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Illinois won, 31-23. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Pass/fail evaluation of Illini QB Brandon Peters

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Sep 29, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs and scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 6, 2018, at HighPoint.Com Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini fans need to appreciate what we are seeing with Reggie Corbin

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Sep 28, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen on the sidelines during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Evaluating the Illini through week four

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Sep 23, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - SEPTEMBER 14: Illinois running back reggie Corbin (2) funs the ball during a non-conference college football game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 14, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against Nebraska

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Sep 20, 2019

New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) quarter in their NFC Championship game against the New Yorl Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini David Diehl questions Eli Manning benching

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Sep 18, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) reaches over the goal line for a touchdown against UConn Huskies defensive back Diamond Harrell (3) during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies played on September 07, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Wins are still there for the Illini in 2019

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Sep 16, 2019

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 07: Kavosiey Smoke #20 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Commonwealth Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Eastern Michigan defense

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Sep 13, 2019

MONTGOMERY, AL - DECEMBER 15: Mike Glass III #9 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles throws the ball during the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl against the Georgia Southern Eagles on December 15, 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Eastern Michigan offense

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Sep 12, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) reacts to a call during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against Eastern Michigan

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Sep 10, 2019

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: Wole Betiku has helped Illini to hot start

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Sep 9, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) goes for the pass during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback Brandon Peters is in rarefied air

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Sep 9, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 10: SMU Mustangs running back Ke'Mon Freeman (2) looks to run while defended by UConn Huskies linebacker Omar Fortt (27) during the game between the UConn Huskies and the SMU Mustangs on November 10, 2018 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the UConn Huskies defense

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Sep 6, 2019

UConn Huskies quarterback Mike Beaudry (12) drops back to pass against Wagner on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the UConn Huskies offense

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Sep 5, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against UConn

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Sep 3, 2019

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 15: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) runs with the football in action during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the South Florida Bulls on September 15, 2018 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini RB Mike Epstein will come back stronger than before

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Sep 3, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: An Illinois football helmet sits on the field before the start of the Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 4, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini starters named for the Akron game

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Aug 31, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Jake Hansen (35) during the College Football Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 6, 2018, at HighPoint.Com Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Defensive expectations for the Illini against Akron

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Aug 31, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs and scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 6, 2018, at HighPoint.Com Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Offensive expectations for the Illini against Akron

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Aug 31, 2019

AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Zeb Noland #4 of the Iowa State Cyclones throws under pressure from linebacker Brian Bell #10, and linebacker Josh Ward #8 of the Akron Zips in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 26-13 over the Akron Zips. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Akron Zips defense

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 29, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Game-by-game predictions for the 2019 season

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 29, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 24: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts walks off the field following reports of his retirement from the NFL after the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini weigh in on Andrew Luck’s retirement

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Aug 28, 2019

AKRON, OH - NOVEMBER 17: Akron Zips quarterback Kato Nelson (1) throws a pass as .Bowling Green Falcons defensive lineman Karl Brooks (17) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the college football game between the Bowling Green Falcons and Akron Zips on November 17, 2018, at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH.(Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Akron Zips offense

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Aug 28, 2019

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