Wes Kemp near catch against Illinois

August 23, 2010 | 8:10 p.m. CDT

Missouri wide receiver Wes Kemp just misses a touchdown grab at last September's Arch Rivalry game against Illinois in St. Louis. Kemp, a St. Louis native, had a big game in his hometown last year. After a quiet preseason this summer, he hopes for a similar performance against Illinois on Sept. 4.

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