Illinois wants more balance in its attack

Illinois ranks eighth in the Big Ten in scoring offense with just 24.4 points per game and 10th in pass offense with 149 yards per game. In total offense, the Illini also are the second-worst team in the conference with just 329.9 ypg, although the rushing offense ranks fourth with nearly 200 ypg.

"We always have to be more efficient in the pass game," quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase said. "We haven't maintained that passing game since Penn State (a 33-13 victory in which he passed for 151 yards)."

Shannon Ryan