#illini are 12th (last) in @ESPN_BigTen's latest #B1G power rankings. Adam Rittenberg joins us today at 4:05. http://fb.me/20PUy1FE0

#illini #B1G ranks: 9th in scoring O, 12th in scoring D, 11th total O, 4th total D, 12th in sacks allowed, 11th 3rd down conv, 4th penalties

#illini #B1G ranks continued: 11th in turnover margin (-4), 11th redzone offense, 3rd time of possession, 2nd opponent 3rd down conv

#illini have thrown three interceptions in the red zone this year. 11th in #B1G in red-zone scoring: scored on 11 of 17 trips to red zone

WernerESPNCU

Illinois is 34th in total D, 76th is scoring D. Penn State is 47th in total D, 14th in scoring D. One team is disciplined. One team is not.

Last year, after five games, our D was giving up 296 yards per game and 17.4 points per game. This year, only 340 yards, but 27.8 points.

ALionEye