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Paddock — and Lunney — deserve credit for Illinois’ offensive explosion

Happy Sunday, Illinois Land!

What in the blue hell did we watch yesterday in Champaign?

As two seemingly mediocre Big Ten teams with pedestrian offenses took the field in Week 11, HBC Bret Bielema and Illinois fans knew that anything could happen.

Confidence in unknown outcomes remains a place of solace for Illinois fans, of any sport.

This particular confidence comes from the fact that not only is anything possible, it often comes to fruition. For Illinois, it’s usually in the worst way possible.

No one expected 662 yards of offense and a thrilling OT victory.