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Friendly Coaches Ready to Square Off as No. 9 Illinois and No. 19 Indiana Try to Stay Unbeaten
Both undefeated teams aim to maintain perfect records with Indiana seeking a key playoff win at home, and Illinois pursuing its first top-10 road victory since 1990.
- On Saturday, No. 9 Illinois travels to Indiana to face No. 19 Indiana, with both teams 3-0 and the game on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Indiana enters seeking a signature win to re-enter playoff consideration after last year's breakthrough appearance, in the 75th matchup between Illinois and Indiana.
- Coaches emphasize shared history and respect, with Bret Bielema noting Indiana's efficient ground game and Bob Bostad linking staffs as Indiana run-game coordinator.
- Indiana may be short-handed after Lee Beebe Jr.'s injury, and sportsbooks list Michigan as a 2 1/2-point favorite, with an 11-0 home record under Cignetti.
- The matchup highlights Big Ten depth and balance as the conference features five of the top nine scoring offenses and five of the top seven scoring defenses, while Illinois Fighting Illini's seven-game streak adds momentum.
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This Illinois-Indiana matchup features more intrigue than most of their previous meetings
No. 9 Illinois visits No. 19 Indiana in the biggest game on this week's Big Ten schedule. This marks the 75th meeting between these two conference rivals.
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