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Bob Asmussen | Football beat writer
The Illini an-nounced their starting quarterback, while the Golden Flashes are keeping their top quarterback secret until gameday. Doesn't matter. The team with the better talent wins as Illinois spoils Sean Lewis' college head coaching debut. Mikey Dudek scores twice, including on a return.
Illinois 34, Kent State 14
Scott Richey | Football beat writer
Illinois and Kent State were two of the four least productive offenses in the country last year.