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Illinois climbs to no. 22 after win over USC

The Fighting Illini have moved up one spot in this week’s AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches Poll. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, with national coverage on Big Ten Network. Photo: Contributed/Elizabeth Hess


Champaign, Ill. – After a thrilling 34–32 Homecoming win over then-No. 21 USC, the Illinois Fighting Illini have moved up one spot to No. 22 in this week’s AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches Poll.

Now sitting at 4–1 (1–1 Big Ten), Illinois hits the road this weekend for a rivalry matchup with Purdue (2–2, 0–1 Big Ten), with the Cannon Trophy on the line.

Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, with national coverage on Big Ten Network.

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