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Cincinnati takes 21-7 first-quarter lead against Illinois

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By Shannon Ryan

Yes, it's only the first quarter.

Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike passed for 139 yards and two touchdowns in his first game back from an arm injury and Mardy Gilyard ran back a kick return 90 yards to take an early 21-7 lead against Illinois.

Illinois grabbed a 7-0 lead with a 21-yard pass from Juice Williams to Fred Sykes. But the Illini could do little after that.

The Illini were unable to contain tight end Ben Guidugli, who scored on a 59-yard reception for a 14-7 lead.

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