- Illinois (4-3, 2-2) visits Maryland (2-5, 0-4) Saturday at noon ET — a nice quick matchup for Halloween weekend conversation.
- Illinois has momentum — Michael Clayton II started and threw two TDs last week, Collin Dixon leads the team with 10 TD catches, and Aidan Laughery is an explosive run threat.
- Maryland is struggling (five straight losses, allowing 33.3 ppg) but Malik Washington can push the ball and Chris Durr Jr. is a reliable go-to who could keep things close.
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