Fighting Illini vs Toledo Rockets Preview - #255

IlliniGuy Mike Cagley @MikeCagley & the Toledo Blade's College Sports Reporter Kyle Rowland @KyleRowland discuss:

  • Rocket Offense - returning QB Dequan Finn @Dequanfinn5
  • Rocket Defense - featuring CB Quinyon Mitchell @quinbangout14
  • Rocket Special Teams - with a new coach
  • Game Prediction
  • Why Bret Bielema @BretBielema is perfect for Illinois

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