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Previewing the 2016 Illinois Fighting Illini

After opening the Lovie Smith era with 52-3 blowout victory over 1-AA Murray State, Illinois got off to a fast start three weeks ago against North Carolina. Ke’Shawn Vaughn sprinted 65 yards on the third play of the game to give the Illini an early lead. It didn’t last, though. Illinois’ fourth quarter comeback attempt came to an end when quarterback Wes Lunt fumbled the snap on fourth-and-three from the North Carolina 20 yard line. A long touchdown run by the Tar Heels sealed the Illini fate as North Carolina won 48-23.

Two weeks ago, Western Michigan rushed for 287 yards enroute to a 34-10 victory over Illinois that was, well, sobering for the Illini. Even more frustrating was the ineptitude the Illini showed on offense. Vaughn rushed for just 22 yards on 15 carries, and the Illini finished the game with a net of just three yards after subtracting sacks. Wes Lunt’s passing numbers looked OK (29 of 42 passes for 312 yards, but with two or three more missed)

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