Don't ask us how we got Rob Thomas from the music video for "Smooth," or whether we actually did. Give us your heart, make it real, or else forget about it.
Opponent: Illinois State Redbirds (0-0, #2 FCS preseason)
Saturday, September 5, 11 a.m., Kinnick Stadium
Television: Big Ten Network
Kickoff weather: 84 degrees, clear, with temperatures approaching 90.
Rob Thomas from the music video for "Smooth": Man, it's a hot one. Like seven inches from the midday sun.
WHEN ILLINOIS STATE HAS THE BALL
Illinois State returns senior quarterback Tre Roberson for one final shot at an FCS crown, one the Redbirds were achingly close to after Roberson scored a go-ahead touchdown with just 1:38 left in their championship game against NDSU.