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Illinois vs Oregon Wasn't Just an Upset. Bret Bielema Did THIS
Illinois football shocked the Oregon Ducks 21-10, but the real Illinois vs Oregon story is Bret Bielema and Roger Cooper's defensive reset. How did Illinois' defense contain Dylan Raiola and give Michael Clayton II a chance to win?
In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, we break down why Illinois' defense struggled earlier this season, what changed under Roger Cooper after Bobby Hauck's departure, and how the Illini held Dan Lanning's Oregon offense scoreless in the second half.
We'll explain the defensive communication adjustments, Illinois' 3-3-5 structure, Oregon's 4-for-15 performance on…
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