Primarily out of the slot, he accounts for 29 percent of Illinois’ receptions this season. … Illini top receiver Isaiah Williams, who left the Iowa game with a concussion, is expected to return. Backup Artur Sitkowski completed 13 of 19 passes for 74 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. 30 in rushing yards but 101st in passing yards, and starting QB Tommy DeVito appears doubtful with an ankle injury aggravated in the Iowa game. 1 in the nation (222 yards per game), and while Illinois rushing offense is a big threat with Brown, the Illini could be even more one-dimensional Saturday. Illinois offense: Minnesota’s total defense is No. … Illinois has not given up a touchdown at home this season. He had his first career two-TD game at Michigan State and his first career 100-yard game vs. 1 target in the two games without Autman-Bell. Illinois expects to have LB Isaac Darkangelo and CB Tahveon Nicholson back after injuries in the Iowa game.
… Outside of Chris Autman-Bell (knee), there are no other big, known injuries for the U.
#Illinois watch old pro#
… RT Quinn Carroll has the lowest pass-blocking grade (52.5) among U starters but the second-highest run-blocking grade (83.9), per Pro Football Focus. They will be a handful for C John Michael Schmitz and the rest of the Gophers line. DT Jer’Zhan Newton, a 6-foot-2, 295-pound force, leads the Illini in tackles (33), pressures (31) and sacks (three) Newton, DT Keith Randolph, DE Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas have a combined 88 pressures. … Illinois DC Ryan Walters is very aggressive, dialing up blitzes more than anyone else in the nation, per Pro Football Focus. Backups Trey Potts and Bryce Williams had trouble breaking tackles vs. He has 567 rushing yards, including 388 after contact. That will be a massive boost for Minnesota. After missing the Boilermakers game, RB Mo Ibrahim (ankle) is expected to return. Illinois defense: Minnesota was held to its lowest rushing total since 2015 against the Boilermakers (47 yards), and Fleck said Illinois’ front is better than Purdue’s. Brown has 516 yards after contact, while the U’s missed tackles directly led to Purdue points two weeks ago. Brown leads the nation with 879 rushing yards this season (146 per game) Minnesota is sixth in the country against the run, allowing 81 yards per game. Key matchup: Illinois running back Chase Brown vs. Bret Bielema is 8-0 against Minnesota (7-0 at Wisconsin, 1-0 with Illinois).
#Illinois watch old series#
History: Gophers lead the all-time series 40-31-3 but lost 14-6 last year despite being 14-point favorites. Illinois (5-1, 2-1) beat Iowa 9-6 on Saturday the Illini’s only loss came on a last-minute drive at Indiana on Sept. The Sting of the season’s first defeat lingered through the bye week last Saturday. Records: Minnesota (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) was a 9.5-point favorite for homecoming against Purdue on Oct. Sunday, ESPN): This is the story of Jason Wilson and the dojo he runs for young Black boys in Detroit, which prioritizes emotional stability above all else.Weather: Sunny, 57 degrees, 9 mph east wind 2, Paramount+): As Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes trade superhero throws, ask yourselves how they would fare behind the Bears’ offensive line. This you gotta seeīills at Chiefs (3:25 p.m. If they’re right, this could be where the Ramblers disappear from national relevance for a while. . .īy the way, Bielema’s best coaching move at Illinois so far: not letting Brown get tackled in the spring. 19. . .Ītlantic-10 basketball coaches and media picked newcomer Loyola fourth, behind Dayton, Saint Louis and Virginia Commonwealth. 8, is my highest Big Ten team, with Illinois next at No. I have Gonzaga in the top spot, followed by Houston, North Carolina, Kentucky and Baylor. My poll for the preseason AP Top 25 in college basketball has been submitted.
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