On Oct. 11, the Illibuck rivalry resumes, and the game is going to take place in the wind tunnel of Memorial Stadium. Ohio State quarterbacks over the years have struggled to adjust to the wind, and the Fighting Illini have a growing football program. They may not be quite the pushover as in recent years.

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It's almost time for preseason camp. Optimism is running high. Several teams are hoping offseason narratives turn into reality.