Illinois is not expected to win many games in 2017. With one win under its belt, however, anything may be possible for Lovie Smith, Mike Dudek and Co.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-0) visit the Illini (1-0) this Saturday for a Week 2 showdown in Champaign. If that situation sounds familiar, you may have been one of the 38,561 fans in attendance at Memorial Stadium on September 6, 2014.
In the team’s only previous matchup, Illinois road 21 fourth-quarter points to a high-scoring 42-34 victory.
After a quick eight-play drive to open the game, Illinois forced WKU into a turnover on downs.