Network: Big Ten Network
Announcers: Jim Kelly, Chris Martin
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.5 (Directv Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out... Includes halftime.

Illini beat the Cardinals 28-17 to become bowl eligible for the 1st time since 2001.

Rashad Mendenhall carries Illinois past Ball State, rushing for 189 yards and 2 TDs. Mendenhall's 30-yard TD run in the 3rd quarter opens a 21-10 lead.