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Illini Defeat Ball State In Football Home Opener
The Illini football team made their home opener more exciting than fans might have wanted, beating Ball State 24-21 in Champaign on Saturday.
Illini Football To Play Ball State To Start Second Year Under Lovie
Lovie Smith's second Illini football team kicks off the season Saturday against the Ball State Cardinals from Muncie, Indiana and the Mid-American Conference.