Illinois football team 'definitely motivated' for Western Michigan's visit

Scott Powers: If Western Michigan doesn't defeat Illinois just a few years back, I think this game would be different. But because it was only a few seasons ago and a number of Illinois players were present for it, I think Illinois is as focused for this game as it was for last week's win over Arizona State. In the locker room following that win, one of Illinois' seniors even started reminding his teammates about the previous loss to Western Michigan. They're fully aware of what Western Michigan is capable of if they're not prepared.

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