That's a good preview there. This is a different kind of bad team than Rutgers, whom is just devoid of talent. Illinois has some players ( though not at QB), they are just very young. Epstein has some very good runs, but they can't get enough drive consistency to get him enough carries. The two defensive ends listed, Gay and Roundtree, could present a big challenge if you try to throw the ball downfield 40 times a game. Unfortunately for Illinois, that's all they are at this point. Both of those players should be very good in a few years, though.
** 2017 Opponent Previews: Illinois (Game 5) **
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