Lincoln Riley ‘s USC and Bret Bielema ‘s Illinois meet for the first time as B1G foes, bringing back a rivalry that stretches all the way to 1936. Their last clash? The 2008 Rose Bowl, where the Trojans rolled 49-17. Just like that, USC dominates the series, leading 11-2. And this season, the Trojans arrive undefeated at 4-0, averaging 51 PPG while piling up 253 rushing yards, one of the nation’s top ground attacks. Meanwhile, Illinois is struggling, dropping to 0-1 in B1G action after a 63-10 loss at Indiana. Still, QB Luke Altmyer has kept the offense afloat, completing 70% of his passes for nine TDs, providing hope that the Illini can make a statement. To cap it off now, Bret Bielema’s latest adjustment to rebound from the Week 4 disaster is sending a big warning to Riley’s USC.

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