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The Illini have a fair shot tomorrow. Raiola didn’t light up Illinois two years ago: Sure, he went 24/35 for 297, but he threw an interception, fumbled twice (luckily for him, losing neither), and was sacked six times, losing 52 yards on the ground. Subtract the negative plays, and he produced...

Numbers-based ratings by both FPI and FEI list Illinois' defensive efficiency above only Rutgers, Stanford, and West Viginia among P4 teams.

The play of the year for Illinois in 2024 may have been the fake punt in the Memorial Stadium rededication game. Michigan let it happen.

Defense!

Mental weakness? Not so fast.

Turnover fairy is smiling on us today. Wait. Not so fast.

Illini playing football a lot better than we are producing commentary.

Fighting Illini

Western Michigan was an above-average team last year, taking the MAC title, winning their bowl game, and finishing with a 10-4 record. Western finished the season with an overall SP+ rating of 21.8, which ranked 42nd nationally. Illinois beat several good teams last year.

First-time voter. I’m in.

14 Ducks v 2 Illini. Let's play.

Most people don’t understand the geography of any neighborhood, metro area, region, or state beyond their own. A map, especially a constant-scale paper one, can explain human spatial behavior in unfamiliar places.

From the Big Island, go Illini. Aloha.

14-1 at home