Illinois secures decisive victory over SIU in non-conference finale

Illinois dominated Southern Illinois with a 48-10 win at Gies Memorial Stadium on September 19, showcasing a strong defensive performance that limited SIU to 257 total yards. Illinois, coming off a loss to Duke, improved its tackling with 57 total tackles and six tackles for loss., quarterback Katin Houser threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Colin Dixon broke the Gies Memorial Stadium record for most touchdowns scored in a single season, reaching eight. After completing their non-conference schedule, Illinois will next face #6 Ohio State on September 26.

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