Glen Ellyn (Ill.) Glenbard West senior wide-receiver Alec Pierce made the trip to Champaign recently to watch the Illini take on Rutgers.

The 6-foot-4, 190-pound wideout has been to Memorial Stadium previously, but this was his first time being able to watch a live game.

“I enjoyed the visit,” Pierce said. “With it being my first time seeing a game there, it was cool to see the game day experience, and I liked what I saw. Overall, I was impressed with what they have to offer there.”