The day after a win over Murray State, Bob Asmussen glances back before a preview of North Carolina:
REVIEW THE PLAY
THE SITUATION
Illinois wins the coin toss and defers to the second half, giving Murray State the ball at the start of the game. Ryan Frain’s kickoff is returned to the 19, setting up the Racers for their first possession. Mark Dodson gets stopped for no gain on a first-down run, tackled by Illini Chunky Clements and James Crawford.
Going into the game, Murray State coach Mitch Stewart talked about avoiding early turnovers, hoping his team could hang with the Illini.