Not A Strong Showing – Illini Defeat Northern Illinois 28-22

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Running back Mikel Leshoure rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns and quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase added 115 yards and another score to lead the Fighting Illini (2-1) past Northern Illinois, 28-22 on Saturday.

It was Leshoure’s fourth-straight 100-yard game dating to the end of the 2009 season.

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Illinois run game continues to be a strong point. The defense is lacking in all areas as NIU pulled out some tricks at the end of the game.

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