The Illinois football team is back in the AP Top 25. The Illini cracked the rankings after a two-week absence on Sunday with Bret Bielema's team at No. 24 following a 38-16 home victory against ...

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

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