I think the Illinois team that was one of the better offenses will finally arrive on Saturday when they face Indiana on the road. Illinois ranked #1 in passing offense a year ago in the Big 10 and now are last and all they lost were two linemen, so what gives? Well they have not faced the easiest schedule thus far that's for sure. Illinois have faced an average 26th ranked overall defense. 45th against the pass and 24th against the run. Illinois has been able to run the ball pretty well good enough for 44th int he nation against some tough defenses. Illinois will face a very weak Indiana defense that ranks 72nd overall including 79th against the pass and 67th against the rush. If Jameel Sewell can throw for 308 yards against Indiana last week than I'm confident Juice Williams and company can be productive too as they have much more talent in their receivers than Virginia has. Illinois won in 2008 55-13 in an absolute blow out and many Indiana returners remember that game, but with most of the Illinois team back they know they can beat this team so confidence will be there. Illinois coach Ron Zook already expressed how badly Illinois needs this game stating, "I don't care if we play in Central Park, We've got to go win a football game." That much is clear and despite going on the road I think Illinois finally benefit from a weak line as they play an opponent that is finally beatable.
