Hank Beatty rompe el récord de 102 años de Red Grange, llevando a Illinois a una victoria por 52-3. Hank Beatty breaks Red Grange's 102-year-old punt return record, leading Illinois to a 52-3 win.

Hank Beatty rompió el récord de devolución de despejes de casi 102 años de Red Grange al anotar un touchdown de 69 yardas y acumular 133 yardas en cuatro regresos, liderando el No. Hank Beatty broke Red Grange's nearly 102-year-old punt return record by scoring a 69-yard touchdown and amassing 133 yards on four returns, leading the No. 12 Illini a una victoria de 52-3 sobre Western Illinois en su primer partido de la temporada. 12 Illini to a 52-3 victory over Western Illinois in their season opener. El mariscal de campo de Illinois Luke Altmyer completó 17 de 21 pases con tres touchdowns, mientras que el corredor Aidan Laughery agregó 109 yardas y dos touchdowns. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer completed 17 of 21 passes with three touchdowns, while running back Aidan Laughery added 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns.