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Gophers Game Preview: Win Over Illinois Gets Minnesota Bowl Eligible

Minnesota (5-2 overall, 2-2 Big Ten) at Illinois (2-5 overall, 1-3 Big Ten)

When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Champaign, Ill.

Stadium: Memorial Stadium (60,670)

TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM

Coach: Lovie Smith (1st season)

Spread: Minnesota -9

INSIDE THE GAME

Illini at a Glance
Illinois has won only three of the last 10 meetings between the two teams.

The Fighting Illini rank eighth in the country with 8.3 tackles per game.

Malik Turner is the go-to wide receiver for Illinois.