Illinois football prepares for Duke as soccer and volleyball return home

The Illinois football team prepares for a home matchup against Duke this Saturday following an opening 42-23 win over UAB. The game at Memorial Stadium is sold out, marking the team's fifth sellout in its last eight home games. Illinois faces a challenge defending against Duke running back Nate Sheppard, who totaled 227 yards and two touchdowns in his season debut. Meanwhile, the Illinois volleyball team hosts Lindenwood tonight at Huff Hall after securing back-to-back sweeps. The Illinois soccer team also readies for the start of Big Ten conference play, hosting No. 14 Wisconsin on Thursday at Demirjian Park. The soccer squad enters the match with a 3-0-3 record and has maintained three consecutive clean sheets. Additionally, the women's golf team is tied for fifth at The Bruzzy after two rounds, with Sofia Vargas posting an 8-under score.

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