Dan
Game Thread: Illinois vs Eastern Illinois
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I don't necessarily subscribe to the thinking that we need this to be a 25-30 point win. Depends entirely on BB's approach to the game. Does he grind it out and have the starters play 75%+ of the game, or does he establish an early, 14 point lead and get some of the reserves more playing time?
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
I'm thinking that Coach isn't going to run the score up.
Hope he has that option.
I'm officially psyched. Really looking forward to Luke's progression this season, a couple healthy running backs, and a much improved offensive line. Will be watching how our interior defensive line performs and whether Coleman and Jacas can reach those lofty expectations this year wreaking havoc. If they can do that, our secondary might be sneaky good. EIU is a good team for FCS that returns a lot including their preseason player of the year QB so win the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and stay healthy with some momentum going into Week 2 is all I want. Let's get it done.
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
As long as there’s a small practice field between the end zone and the horseshoe seats, I’ll continue to complain!I’m sure FOTNM is thrilled with these massive changes. How does NIL bar work
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How many people are expected to be at the game tonight?
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Are you ready for some Illini football ?????...........................
Well here it is , brought to you by Corbin Dallas and the Multi-PASS Boom -ba-da-ding..............
Will this be the Illini offense ??.....or will it be a rousing ground game ??
Let's make some holes for Feagen and McCray and Co.
waking up to a brand new season.....................
This is not a simulation people.....This is reason we love the beloved.........new season , new players and hope springs eternal.........
Hello Bret , .....................hello ???....hello ???????.........hmm , that's odd ............
Illini 35
EIU 10
Student section is packed. Love it. Now, let’s see if they stay past 10:00 mins left in the 3rd 
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Let’s start 1-0!
Looks like a really good crowd tonight.
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Students showed up!
Only real empty part are crap seating under the east balcony
I’m going to learn a lot of new things about this 2024 team tonight. I can’t recall any offseason where I paid less attention. I hope I see something tonight to get that feeling of engagement back.
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