Illinois Football Beats Oregon, Basketball Falls to Baylor

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Illinois’ 21-10 upset of Oregon drew attention for improved offensive schemes, with former All-American linebacker J Leman highlighting key touchdown plays by Aidan Laughery and Collin Dixon. Mark Tupper also reviewed the football win and the Illini basketball team’s exhibition loss to Baylor, and previewed basketball coach Brad Underwood’s upcoming appearance in Decatur. Illinois is set to visit Maryland on Oct. 31; the teams last met in November 2025, when Illinois won 24-6.

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