Pregame: Illinois vs Ohio State, Saturday, October 11th, 11:00am CT, FOX
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smith and tate going for 200 yards each.
Alt and co needs to put up atleast 30
Alt and co needs to put up atleast 30
OSU is not a powerful offense. But if we play like we did today, missed tackles, soft zone and taking bad angles, we may need to score 60 to win.
Minnesota is playing them tough, we can give them a game if we come out like we did against USC.
I'd be happy if we kept Ohio State under 50 points.
Which isn't crazy because we are only averaging 41 ppg given up vs Big Ten competition this year.
We are now a Big 12 school. Shootouts every game from here til Thanksgiving
TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
WEAR ORANGE! I don't want to see anyone in their grey Illini shirt just cause it has an I on the chest.
Tonight was the first game Ohio State has really impressed me. Clearly Texas is not a good team and everywhere else it’s been meh. Tonight they looked elite. We play our game like we did against USC then I think we can do. Just gotta….
Absolutely the kind of game where you must create some chaos and avoid self-inflicted damage, in order to have a chance.
We don't have the dudes to play this game straight up and win. It's as simple as that.
So that means we must cause turnovers and throw whatever curveballs we may have in the playbook. If you can avoid them getting solid momentum and make them uncomfortable, in a sold-out home environment, anything can happen.
We don't have the dudes to play this game straight up and win. It's as simple as that.
So that means we must cause turnovers and throw whatever curveballs we may have in the playbook. If you can avoid them getting solid momentum and make them uncomfortable, in a sold-out home environment, anything can happen.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Creating chaos inherently means adding risk. And I'm all for it. Maybe we install the Bears' "46-Defense" this week.
I'm also thinking maybe we attempt to repeat the Dave Wilson 600 yard game against the Buckeyes from 40 years ago. Come out of the locker room with the notion of using the pass to set up a few strategic runs. (If today was 22 passing attempts vs 44 rushing attempts, we may need to flip the script next Saturday.) Let's get creative!
I'm also thinking maybe we attempt to repeat the Dave Wilson 600 yard game against the Buckeyes from 40 years ago. Come out of the locker room with the notion of using the pass to set up a few strategic runs. (If today was 22 passing attempts vs 44 rushing attempts, we may need to flip the script next Saturday.) Let's get creative!
Would love to see us do some crazy stuff like sticking Hampton on as a wideout for a lateral to deep bomb to Bowick.
Indiana game
At Washington is going to be a very tough game
Should be a fun game.
Biggest keys imo
1. U of I’s redzone offense vs our defense.
2. How loud the crowd can get.
3. Discipline
1. Your guys offense has been really good this year. Our defense has been suffocating though especially in the red zone. You guys will move the ball but if you’re settling for 3 I think we pull it out. However, if you’re converting those in to TDs we’re going to be in for a game
2. Day the last two years has been very conservative in games where we have had to go silent count. Way more runs, predictable play calling, and quick game. If your crowd can force us to go silent I think there’s a way better chance of it being a low scoring slug fest.
3. Taking care of the ball and penalties are huge in every big game but in this one it really feels like a turnover or big penalty that stops a scoring drive very well could be the difference.
I’m thinking 24 -13 bucks with a late field goal to make it 2 scores. Hoping for a good time in Champaign! I’ll be pulling for you guys the rest of the way though.
Biggest keys imo
1. U of I’s redzone offense vs our defense.
2. How loud the crowd can get.
3. Discipline
1. Your guys offense has been really good this year. Our defense has been suffocating though especially in the red zone. You guys will move the ball but if you’re settling for 3 I think we pull it out. However, if you’re converting those in to TDs we’re going to be in for a game
2. Day the last two years has been very conservative in games where we have had to go silent count. Way more runs, predictable play calling, and quick game. If your crowd can force us to go silent I think there’s a way better chance of it being a low scoring slug fest.
3. Taking care of the ball and penalties are huge in every big game but in this one it really feels like a turnover or big penalty that stops a scoring drive very well could be the difference.
I’m thinking 24 -13 bucks with a late field goal to make it 2 scores. Hoping for a good time in Champaign! I’ll be pulling for you guys the rest of the way though.
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Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Without a doubt. The bye week is coming at a great time (regardless of outcome next Saturday). The team will be on fumes after Saturday. Really crazy to play 7 games before a bye.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
By the end of the week, I’m sure I’ll be predicting an Illini win (how could any fan not back their own team?), but today, if I could guarantee an 11 point loss, I’d take it.
No doubt. We will approximately 7 point underdogs (depending on what happens between now and then)
Respect man, best of luck to you guys!
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
I think we will need a heavy dose of magic from the turnover fairy. tOSU will rack up yards but if we win the turnover battle we can hang around.
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