Illinois football takes care of business in Week 1 with a dominant 52–3 win over Western Illinois. Sunny Verma is joined by Cody Delmendo to break down the victory — from Hank Beatty’s record-breaking punt return and explosive performance, to the run game trio of Aidan Loughrey, Kaeden Feagan, and Ca'lil Valentine, to the dominant night from Gabe Jacas.

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