Illinois defeats UAB 42-23 Thursday night in front of the largest scoreboard in college football at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. Quarterback Katin Houser shined in his Illini debut, with a 13/17, 182yd passing performance with 4 total touchdowns in the game (3 passing, 1 rushing). Illinois (1-0) will face the Duke Blue Devils next week at 2:30pm in Gies Memorial Stadium. 📸 - Brad Repplinger / The Champaign Room #illini #Illinoisfightingillini #fightingillini