Changing the script is Illinois' goal

"We have a loose team, no doubt," Weber said. "But there were a couple of times when we had tough losses then came back and were uptight. The key for us is when we get to the gut-check parts of the game.

"That's when you have to make plays. We stand, we look at each other. Just make the defensive play. If you make the defensive play and they don't score, we'll still win the game because we've been ahead in most of those."

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