Owen Lewis

Joined: Sep 28, 2024

Owen is a former Defector intern and an editor at BoxingScene. He writes about sports and various other things.

Members of Illinois' offensive line huddle against Michigan State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The group helped the Illini hold the Spartans to zero sacks and run for 138 yards in a 38-16 win.

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a touchdown catch over Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Botros Alisandro (19) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The beauty of a touchdown-laden football game. Despite the absence of starting running back Kaden Feagin, the Illini scored touchdowns in spades in a 50-49 thriller over the Boilermakers.

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) passes in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Did the Boilermakers boldness on Saturday's pivotal play give the Illini a gift?

Owen Lewis

Joined: Sep 28, 2024

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