Illinois Football

RAPID RECAP: #illini 34, WIU 14
MJ Rivers replaces injured AJ Bush, sparks Illinois; pair of walk-ons get interceptions to seal 2-0 start

What went right, what went wrong, what it means, what's next

READ: https://t.co/6XpY3xB1a5 pic.twitter.com/djNn9IFkFI

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 9, 2018

#Illini safety Stanley Green was all smiles after Saturday's win. Huge moment in the third quarter when he scooped up a @DawsonDeGroot blocked punt and scored. @Football_Flyers @GSV_STL pic.twitter.com/7jQLMQpwT2

— Gordon Voit (@GordonVoit) September 9, 2018

When #Illini starting quarterback AJ Bush Jr. went limping to the sideline at the end of the first quarter, true freshman M.J. Rivers II got the call to replace him and delivered in winning fashion. @srrichey has the story. https://t.co/KwLdSAyPAb pic.twitter.com/y5M45AYMGD

— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) September 9, 2018

#Illini junior walk-on Nolan Bernat (@NolanBernat) couldn't contain his joy after notching the first INT of his career. Fellow walk-on Michael Marchese also had an interception in the 34-14 win over Western Illinois. pic.twitter.com/uuFJLMUr5B

— Isaac Trotter (@isaac_trotter2) September 9, 2018

NOTEBOOK: #illini special teams, walk-ons leave big impact on Illinois' 34-14 win over Western Illinois, reports @isaac_trotter2

Plus, Lowe stands out & Illini running low of DBs

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— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 9, 2018

Lovie Smith press conference after 34-14 victory over Western Illinois https://t.co/S5vkmDd3gb

— Daily Illini Sports (@di_sports) September 9, 2018