Final word

Receiver JARRED FAYSON and safety DONSAY HARDEMAN, who missed the last two games because of injuries, made the trip.

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One more piece of injury news: Illinois receiver A.J. Jenkins, who has a knee injury, didn't make the trip. That means more Jack Ramsey and Eddie McGee. Wonder if the Illini worked Terry Hawthorne at receiver this week? Would have been a good idea.

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