The Illinois football program opens the 2025 season on Friday night under the lights against Western Illinois.
While this game might have been a nail-biter in the past, the Illini should be able to handle business and not worry about the Leathernecks.
One thing in particular that I am hoping too is that Illinois comes out of the game unscathed. I don’t want a team like Western Illinois to take out a player or two who we need against future opponents.
Heading into the game on Friday night, the Illini are the healthiest I have ever seen them to start a season.