1) Turnover fairy. She OWES us. We are DUE for some luck. Fumbles, tipped interceptions -- we just haven't had a good luck season since 2007. We're due. I think this game kicks off with some luck, mostly because

2) Issac. Sweet, sweet, Tropical Storm Issac. If there's one thing we could use with two safeties (likely) out, it's wind and rain. Make it sloppy, and Carder doesn't get a chance to go for 549 yards. Make them run against our front seven, and they have no chance. We might lose next week in the desert, but we're not losing this one in the rain.

Illinois 30, Western Michigan 17

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