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No. 9 Illinois Expects Winless Western Michigan’s Best Shot
Illinois leads the nation in fumble recoveries with five and maintains a plus-3 turnover margin per game, bolstering their strong start this season.
- On Saturday, Sept. 13, the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini will host winless Western Michigan in a sold-out game at Gies Memorial Stadium, recently renamed following a major donation.
- Illinois enters the game riding a six-game winning streak and its highest AP ranking since 2001, while Western Michigan is 0-2 after an overtime loss to North Texas last week.
- Illinois relies on a strong defense leading the nation in fumble recoveries and a turnover margin of plus three per game, while Western Michigan features defensive tackle Mustafi Al-Garawi, who wears his surname in Arabic.
- Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman expressed amazement at the team's recent success, noting that having three consecutive football games sell out was once hard to imagine but is now a reality, highlighting strong enthusiasm from fans.
- The game will test if Illinois can avoid a trap scenario as coach Bret Bielema warned, but the Illini's depth, home advantage, and recent dominance suggest they are favored to win decisively.
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No. 9 Illinois expects winless Western Michigan's best shot
Illinois coach Bret Bielema is wary of a trap game against winless Western Michigan. Illinois enters the game Saturday night ranked No. 9 — its highest AP poll ranking since 2001 — and riding a six-game winning streak dating to last season.
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