Best Look Magazine

  Ca’Lil Valentine’s Precision Running Fuels Illini’s 38-0 Statement Win In a game where the Illini offense roared and the defense slammed the door shut, it was Ca’Lil Valentine’s quiet consistency that gave Illinois its heartbeat. On September 13, 2025, under the lights at Gies Memorial Stadium, Illinois blanked Western Michigan 38-0 in a performance that showcased depth, discipline, and dominance. While headlines may spotlight quarterback Luke Altmyer’s three-touchdown showcase and Kad en Feagin’s bruising 103-yard ground game, Valentine’s contribution was the kind that coaches dream of: clean, efficient, and relentless. Valentine carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards—without a single yard lost. That stat alone speaks volumes. In a sport where negative plays can derail momentum, Valentine’s ability to move the chains with surgical precision kept the Illini offense on schedule and the Broncos defense on its heels. His runs weren’t flashy, but they were foundational. Each carry ch...