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5 Key Numbers to Watch for Illinois vs. Michigan in Week 8

5 Key Numbers to Watch for Illinois vs. Michigan in Week 8

After squeaking by Purdue 50-49 in overtime last week, thanks to the heroics of receiver Pat Bryant and linebacker Dylan Rosiek , the No. 22 Illini (5-1) have a chance to maintain their forward momentum this weekend.

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 12
Watch: Illinois LB Dylan Rosiek's Game-Winning Sack Against Purdue

Watch: Illinois LB Dylan Rosiek's Game-Winning Sack Against Purdue

On the first play of overtime in Saturday's bonkers Illinois-Purdue game in Champaign, Illini offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. took a risk and dialed up a shot to receiver Pat Bryant.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 12
No. 23 Illinois stops Purdue's OT 2-point conversion attempt for 50-49 win

No. 23 Illinois stops Purdue's OT 2-point conversion attempt for 50-49 win

Linebacker Dylan Rosiek sacked Ryan Browne on a 2-point conversion attempt in overtime to lift No. 23 Illinois to a 50-49 Big Ten victory over Purdue on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.

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College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 7

Illini LB Dylan Rosiek Gets Shout Out From Desmond Howard On College Gameday

Need more proof on how much hype is surrounding today's Kansas vs. Illinois matchup? Just turn on the television. The Illini received mention during ESPN's morning broadcast of College GameDay.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 5

Illinois Wants To Avoid Repeat Of Last Year's Slow Start At No. 19 Kansas

Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek knows what the Illini is up against Kansas Saturday. He expects the team to avoid another slow start by playing better in the first half.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 13
Illini's Dylan Rosiek Earns Dick Butkus Watch List Spot For Most Impactful Linebacker

Illini's Dylan Rosiek Earns Dick Butkus Watch List Spot For Most Impactful Linebacker

The Illinois Fighting Illini football program continues to stack up more accolades. This time, it came in the form of the Dick Butkus Watch List for 2024, which saw linebacker Dylan Rosiek earn a spot amongst the nation's best at his position.

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 31
Dylan Rosiek Working Toward Becoming Leader Of Illinois Linebacker Unit

Dylan Rosiek Working Toward Becoming Leader Of Illinois Linebacker Unit

Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Dylan Rosiek has shed the underclassmen label in more ways than one. Not only he is now a junior, he is also willing to take on more responsibility among the unit.

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