Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Chloe Karns, left 8 years Decatur and Kaitlin Karns 13 years Decatur pose with the Big Ten Trophy at streetfest before the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Hadassah Vohs, 5 years Urbana, leaps from the top of an inflatable at streetfest before the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Miniature golf is one of the activities at streetfest before the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Foam fingers are the rage at streetfest before the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Brett Eldridge sings with his band at streetfest before the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

"I " flags lead the team out in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois running back Josh Ferguson (6) in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois defensive lineman Tim Kynard (59) jumps on the fumble by Louisiana Tech quarterback Colby Cameron (10) in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

The Gymnastics team was introduced in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois defensive lineman Glenn Foster (91) gets to Louisiana Tech quarterback Colby Cameron (10) in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois wide receiver Ryan Lankford (12) runs after a reception in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois fullback Zach Becker (41) tries to run after recovering the ball in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) runs the sideline as Louisiana Tech defensive lineman IK Enemkpali (41) missed the tackle in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) passes over Louisiana Tech linebacker Rufus Porter (46) in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois scores on a one yard run in the second quarter in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Some fans ignorr the cold in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Volleyball team was introduced in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Louisiana Tech defensive back Quinn Giles (27) chases Illinois wide receiver Spencer Harris (80) in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Fans head for the exits after Louisiana Tech scored on their own punt making it 42-17 in the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois AD Mike Thomas looks back at the empty stands at the end of the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman after the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois linebacker Houston Bates (30) , Illinois defensive back Steve Hull (5) walk off after the football game between Illinois and Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' running back Josh Ferguson (6) spins away from Louisiana Tech CB Bryson Abraham on a first quarter run at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' running back Donovonn Young (5) finds running room in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' running back Josh Ferguson (6) is hit by Louisiana Tech's LeVander Liggins at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' running back Josh Ferguson (6) losses the ball to Louisiana Tech DB Quinn Giles at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' defensive back Michael Buchanan (99) hits L Tech QB Colby Cameron causing a fumble at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' defensive lineman Tim Kynard (59) after recovers a loose ball at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) lets go of a pass that was intercepted by Louisiana Tech's Solomon Randle, left, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' defensive back Darrius Caldwell (6) stands in the endzone as Louisiana Tech's Tevin King celebrates a first-quarter TD at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) looks to the sideline for a play at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) has the ball striped by Louisiana Tech's Rufus Porter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' running back Josh Ferguson (6) looks for running room at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) is wrapped by Louisiana Tech's Antonio Mitchum for a sack at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' linebacker Jonathan Brown (45) and Illinois' linebacker Russell Ellington (43) sack Louisiana Tech QB Colby Cameron at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) throws a pass under pressure by Louisiana Tech's Javontay Crowe in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' linebacker Russell Ellington (43) is knocked back by Illinois' linebacker Jonathan Brown (45) and Illinois' defensive back Michael Buchanan (99) after making stop in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) losses the ball in the second half at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' running back Donovonn Young (5) escapes Louisiana Tech's Javontay Crowe in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' defensive back Michael Buchanan (99) and Illinois' linebacker Jonathan Brown (45) on the sidelines in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois defense in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Illinois' defensive back Michael Buchanan (99) on the sidelines in the fourth quartert at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

The Illinois team runs onto the field before the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' linebacker Ashante Williams (25) and Illinois' defensive lineman Tim Kynard (59) celebrate after the first TD during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Louisiana Tech's linebacker Rufus Porter (46) chases down Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) causing a fumble and turnover during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Louisiana Tech's linebacker Rufus Porter (46) chases down Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) causing a fumble and turnover during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' running back Josh Ferguson (6) looks to break through Louisiana Tech linemen during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

A coach walks off with Illinois' quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) listens after being pulled from the game during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' quarterback Reilly O'Toole (4) looks for a receiver during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' kicker Taylor Zalewski (14) kicks as Illinois' tight end Tim Russell (86) holds during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' running back Donovonn Young (5) tries to escape a Louisiana Tech defender during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' wide receiver Kenny Knight (19) and Illinois' wide receiver Jeremey Whitlow (18) talk during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' defensive back Terry Hawthorne (1) stays warm during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Louisiana Tech's quarterback Colby Cameron (10) gets stopped by Illinois' linebacker Jonathan Brown (45) and Illinois' linebacker Jonathan Brown (45) during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' defensive back Earnest Thomas (9) and Illinois' wide receiver Ryan Lankford (12) line up during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' running back Josh Ferguson (6) pulls down a pass that was called back due to an offsides during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' wide receiver Ryan Lankford (12) works his way through Louisiana Tech defenders during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' offensive linesman Corey Lewis (70) on the outside of the team huddle during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Fans find something to smile about during the first half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Illinois' wide receiver Spencer Harris (80) tries to pull in a pass during the second half of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Photographer: Darrell Hoemann

Fans leave at the end of the third quarter of Illinois-Louisiana Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2012.