In its first game of the weekend, USC (11-1-2, 7-0-1 Big Ten) came out strong against Illinois (6-7-2, 2-5-1), having clear control of the game from the first whistle.
14. The Illini (4-1, 1-1 BigTen) will return home Saturday to face rival Purdue (1-4, 0-2) in their first home conference game of the season and the 100th meeting between the teams. Illinois ...