Following a 17-point loss at Washington, Illinois pulled together its most balanced performance in all three phases of offense, defense and special teams.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 1, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
Run Offense
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. promised that he would be intent on getting the quarterback involved in the run game and therefore, making all 11 offensive players dynamic when the Illini go to the ground. The fourth-year offensive play-caller at Illinois certainly kept his promise today. Unlike a lot of what was done last . . .
 
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