The top 5 Illinois home games of 2011
July 19, 2011 8:30 AM
This is the most favorable and exciting schedule in Illinois football history.
5) Northwestern at Illinois, Oct 1
Fitz plays "that school from Champaign" coming off a September bye week, so here's your chance to see Illinois win their first Big Ten opener since 2007.
4) Ohio State at Illinois, Oct 15
A chance for Illinois to A) become a true contender in the Leaders Division, and B) knock off the Buckeyes at home for the first time since 1991.
3) Michigan at Illinois, Nov 12
It's been 10 years since Illinois had meaningful November football in Memorial Stadium. Now that the RichRod party is over, the Michigan game is back to being serious business.
2) Arizona State at Illinois, Sept 17
A very good, non-Big East BCS non-conference team in Memorial Stadium for the first time since 2004, under the lights. Be there.
1) Wisconsin at Illinois, Nov 19
The biggest Illinois home game in 21 years, a battle to determine the Leaders Division. Good seats still available, but they won't last.
Dan
5) Northwestern at Illinois, Oct 1
Fitz plays "that school from Champaign" coming off a September bye week, so here's your chance to see Illinois win their first Big Ten opener since 2007.
4) Ohio State at Illinois, Oct 15
A chance for Illinois to A) become a true contender in the Leaders Division, and B) knock off the Buckeyes at home for the first time since 1991.
3) Michigan at Illinois, Nov 12
It's been 10 years since Illinois had meaningful November football in Memorial Stadium. Now that the RichRod party is over, the Michigan game is back to being serious business.
2) Arizona State at Illinois, Sept 17
A very good, non-Big East BCS non-conference team in Memorial Stadium for the first time since 2004, under the lights. Be there.
1) Wisconsin at Illinois, Nov 19
The biggest Illinois home game in 21 years, a battle to determine the Leaders Division. Good seats still available, but they won't last.
Dan
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