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Scouting Illinois: Breaking down the Illini
- Chris Basnett
- Sep 27, 2017
- Sep 27, 2017 Updated May 30, 2026
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Location: Champaign, Illinois | Coach: Lovie Smith (5-10, second season at Illinois) | Record: 2-1 | Ranking: None
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Reach the writer at 402-473-7436 or cbasnett@journalstar.com. On Twitter @HuskerExtraCB.
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