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No. 24 Illinois holds off Western Michigan 23-20

The Illini struggled in the first half to contain Western Michigan quarterback Alex Carder, who passed for 206 of his 306 total yards before halftime. He connected with receiver Jordan White 10 times for 89 yards.

The best adjustment the defense made after halftime?

"Sit on the bench," Zook quipped in reference to the Illini's 22 minutes, 13 seconds time of possession in the second half.

Shannon Ryan

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