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Illinois Season Opener Against Western Illinois Moved to Friday Night

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The Illinois football season will start a day earlier than originally planned.  The season opener against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium was moved to Friday, August 29th.  The game’s kickoff time will be announced at a later date.  The Fighting Illini is 4-and-0 in season openers under fifth-year head coach Bret Bielema.

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