Sturdy's Game Preview - Westward Ho!

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

January 2, 2025

The Illini are headed west for a pair of games on the left coast against Oregon and Washington as their first foray into the new Big Ten landscape. Oregon is ranked 9th in the country and have already built an impressive resume with wins over Texas A&M, Alabama and San Diego State. This will be a tough game for Illinois to win, but here’s how they do it and how a look at the details.

Setting the Stage

#22/20 Illinois (9-3, 1 . . .

 

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