Illinois defense gets chance for redemption

Illinois' defense entered the season pegged as one of the Big Ten's best, a distinction linebacker Jonathan Brown thinks the Illini still merit. "We've got the best front seven in the country," Brown told reporters last week. "I firmly believe that." His comments came four days after Illinois surrendered 45 points and 510 yards in a blowout loss to Arizona State. The Illini had communication problems early and missed tackles throughout the game.

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