Illinois Fighting Illini Football

Illinois vs. Kent State Photo Gallery

Here are the best photos from Illinois' Week 1 victory.

By Jim Vainisi@JimVainisi Sep 5, 2015, 6:23pm CDT

NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bill Cubit observes his team preparing for the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Eaton Spence (27) celebrates an interception at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Marchie Murdock (16) celebrates a touchdown catch with teammates Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) and offensive lineman Chris Boles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Wes Lunt (12) sets up to pass against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) celebrates after a sake against Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Colin Reardon (10) at Memorial Stadium. Illinois beat Kent State 52-3. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) carries the ball at Memorial Stadium. Illinois beat Kent State 52-3. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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NCAA Football: Kent State at Illinois — Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Sam Mays (9) catches a touchdown pass over Kent State Golden Flashes cornerback Demetrius Monday (21) at Memorial Stadium. Illinois beat Kent State 52-3. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse

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