Illinois opens with a cathartic blowout after rocky offseason

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The Fighting Illini were due for some good news. After its treacherous offseason was extended for one more night by a lightning delay Friday, everything went Illinois’ way in a cathartic, 52-3 win over Kent State Saturday afternoon.