Illini Sports Blog

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Illinois keys

Establish the run early: Top running back Jason Ford is out (academics), but Illinois still can establish the ground game against a UCLA defense ranked 95th nationally against the rush. The Bruins have surrendered more than 200 rush yards in seven games, including 352 in the Pac-12 championship against Oregon.

Rittenberg

Filed under: Illini Football
Follow IllinoisLoyalty on Twitter