CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2023 campaign for Illinois football began in a rather dramatic but exciting way Saturday night, beating Toledo 30-28.
With a shortened week on tap, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema spoke to the media Monday at Memorial Stadium to discuss some key topics heading into Friday’s game in Lawrence.
Big players make big plays
Each week, the Illinois coaching staff recognizes players who stood above the rest in the prior game.
Against Toledo, a handful of deserving guys got deemed the “MVP’s” on their side of the ball.