Legend Bill Mallory and Illinois head coach Ron Zook join Tim Brando on the Sporting News Radio network. Zook played for Coach Mallory at Miami (OH) and has employed some of Mallory’s philosophy at Illinois. The Illini has a tough test this weekend on the road at No. 10 Ohio State.
- Zook expects QB Eddie McGee to start in place of injured Juice Williams.
- Zook and Mallory break down the no-huddle offense of Illinois.
- Mallory says it takes a fast, quality quarterback to run the spread offense.
- Zook has advantage to emulating QB Pryor with his scout team.
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Legends Poll Top 10
| RK | Team | Record | PV RK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alabama (19) | 12-1 | 2 |
| 2 |  LSU | 13-1 | 1 |
| 3 |  Oklahoma State | 12-1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Oregon | 12-2 | 5 |
| 5 |  Stanford | 11-2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Arkansas | 11-2 | 9 |
| 7 |  Boise State | 12-1 | 6 |
| 8 |  Houston | 13-1 | 20 |
| 9 |  USC | 10-2 | 7 |
| 10 |  Michigan State | 11-3 | 12 |