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Illini Defense, Epstein Smother Western Kentucky
Illinois' young defense held Western Kentucky's high-powered attack in check Saturday night and freshman running back Mike Epstein rushed for 111 yards on the way to a 20-7 win at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois' young defense held Western Kentucky's high-powered attack in check Saturday night and freshman running back Mike Epstein rushed for 111 yards on the way to a 20-7 win at Memorial Stadium.