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Illinois Football: K David Olano Recognized for Week 7 Heroics Against Purdue

Illinois Football: K David Olano Recognized for Week 7 Heroics Against Purdue

Illinois is getting key contributions from every area of the depth chart this fall, including special teams. Sophomore kicker David Olano was one of the unsung heroes in Saturday's thrilling overtime win against Purdue, which recaptured the Cannon Trophy for the Illini.

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