The Illinois football team has faced a team from the Mid-American Conference every year since 2015. That season began with a 52-3 blowout over Kent State. The 2016 Illini lost at home to Western Michigan, 34-10 — a defeat that stung slightly less after the Broncos finished the regular season undefeated (#RowTheBoat). In 2017’s season opener Illinois survived a scare against lowly Ball State. Last season the Illini needed a big second half to defeat Kent State in Champaign, 31-24. How will the Illini fare against a MAC opponent in 2019? We’ll have two opportunities to find out.
Know Your Opponent: Week 3, Eastern Michigan Eagles
