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Takeaways as Illinois head coach Bret Bielema talks win over USC: 'We wore down their will'

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney09/28/25ErikTMcKinney
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. (Ron Johnson-Imagn Images)

The key takeaways from a USC perspective as Illinois head coach Bret Bielema discusses the Illini win against the Trojans.

Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.

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