The Illini hit the road for another ranked-versus-ranked matchup – this time against the Ducks and their high-speed offense
No. 20 Illinois is coming off a whirlwind week after a decisive 21-7 victory over Michigan and a 100-year anniversary bash in the Rededication Game at Champaign's Memorial Stadium.This week the Illini head west, on their longest scheduled road trip of the season, to wet and wild Autzen Stadium, where they will take on the nation's top-ranked Oregon Ducks. In Illinois’ second straight ranked-versus-ranked matchup, kickoff in Eugene is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
The Illini currently have three Top 25 wins on the season, a number only No. 7 Tennessee has matched. To put that in perspective, from 2008-2023, Illinois went 3-40 against ranked opponents. Through seven games this year, they have already tied that figure. Coach Bret Bielema appears to be turning the tide in Champaign, and a win over Oregon could vault this Illini team to historic status.Oregon’s offense puts up 458.
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