It took an extra day for the first game of the year to start, but the delay had zero impact on Illinois. The Illini ran out of the tunnel on Saturday and proceeded to punch Kent State right in the mouth -- and they didn't let up. In what was probably the most complete game of the Tim Beckman Bill Cubit era, the Illini dominated on both sides of the ball. By the time the third quarter rolled around, the coaching staff was able to get a better look at the team's depth by subbing in the backups. That wasn't accomplished all of last season.
Illinois vs. Kent State 2015: Improved defense leads Illini to 52-3 victory over Golden Flashes
