PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The No. 9 Illini overcame yet another slow start Saturday to pull away late in the second half. At the break, they led Western Michigan 10-0, but fired off 27 points in the second half to win 38-0 and move to 3-0 overall on the season.

FCS No. 4 Illinois State won the 113th Mid-America Classic against Eastern Illinois 42-30. Wenkers Wright led the way out of the Redbird backfield with nearly 100 yards on the ground with three touchdowns on 14 carries.

Daniel Sobkowicz added over 90 receiving yards along with two scores as well. The Redbirds are now 2-1 and return to Hancock Stadium next Saturday to host North Alabama for Family Weekend. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.

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