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Who helped themselves in the Race for the B1G West?

After the first week of games, we've still got more questions than answers.

So should we talk about that first weekend? No? Ok. As we're still in the non-conference slate, there is only so much we can learn from the last week. The important things are to 1) avoid injuries 2) win 3) avoid injuries. So how did everyone do with these criteria?

Illinois (1-0)

No new injuries, and they defeated future Gopher opponent Kent State 52-3? You'd have to say that the past weekend for Illinois was a resounding success.

Up next: 1-AA Western Illinois (1-0)

Iowa (1-0)

The Hawkeyes went about doing their business in beating 1-AA Illinois State 31-14.