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Sep 7, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Buffalo Bulls head coach Lance Leipold looks on during a warm up prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini fights off the tackle of Ben Schrider #98 of the California Golden Bears during the first half of the RedBox Bowl at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 takeaways from loss to Cal in Redbox Bowl

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes up field during the first half past defensive back Devon Witherspoon #31 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: 3 takeaways from sleepy win over Illinois in Week 13

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 23: The Penn State Nittany Lions face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, September 23, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Iowa football looks to end Illinois’ newfound hot streak in Week 13

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Jack Plummer #13 of the Purdue Boilermakers fumbles the ball after the hit in the second half from Dele Harding #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 26, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Purdue Football: 3 takeaways from blowout loss vs. Illinois

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 12: A player raises the Purdue Boilermaker helmet paying tribute to the moon landing anniversary before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 12, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Nate Hobbs #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini breaks up a pass in the end zone against Quintez Cephus #87 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half of the game at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Football: 3 takeaways from shocking upset loss to Illinois

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Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from narrow road victory at Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Ricky Smalling #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to turn up field as Dicaprio Bootle #23 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers looks to make the stop during the second half at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 takeaways from tough loss to Nebraska in Week 4

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Can Illini turn it around against Nebraska in Week 4?

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Eastern Michigan football topples Illinois, makes another Big Ten statement

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Illinois Football: 3 quick takeaways from comeback win over UConn

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Illinois Football: 3 bold predictions vs. UConn in Week 2

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 29: Malik Turner #86 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates his touchdown with Mike Dudek #18 and Alex Hill #52 during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats November 29, 2014 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 quick takeaways from dominant win over Akron in Week 1

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field on October 27, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Has Lovie Smith done enough to compete in Big Ten West?

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: NCAA has no idea what it’s doing with Luke Ford decision

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Trevon Sidney #81 of the USC Trojans gets past Jonathan Willis #32 of the Oregon State Beavers for a first down in the first half of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Members of the Northwestern Wildcats gather at midfield before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Football: Wildcats fend off Illini’s late rally

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Iowa Football: Hawkeyes rebound, throttle Illinois in Week 12

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts in the second quarter of the game against the BYU Cougars at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. BYU won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Football: Badgers deliver beatdown to hapless Illinois

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Penn State Football: 3 takeaways from roller-coaster win over Illinois

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 21: Cam Thomas #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 21, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Fighting Illini looking to escape Big Ten cellar in 2018

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Quinton Flowers #9 of the South Florida Bulls is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium on September 15, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images)

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