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Published Oct 18, 2023

On the recruiting front: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

Jon McNamara • BadgerBlitz

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@McNamaraRivals

Wisconsin and Illinois, which square off Saturday in Champaign, had some key head-to-head recruiting battles over the last few years. BadgerBlitz.com takes a closer look inside.

*Note: Prospects in this report only includes athletes on the Badgers' and Illini's current roster.

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