Game Thread: Illinois vs Kent State

[JDHalfrack]

May have started that way, but I am sure they have no fear given our play

Nah, field position and their awful punt game would have led to any team to do the same regardless of opponent.

 

[TeamWilliams]

Going to need some terrific halftime adjustments

Maybe QB or RB switch? I vote rb

 

[Deleted member 651864]

This Kent State team was 2-10 last year in a bad conference. Man we really need to look better against them. Why are we being dominated in the trenches by this team? Why in year 3 has Lovie not built up the trenches?

 

[Mike55]

I’ve always been a “It’s about 2019” guy regarding Lovie.

But the way we have looked so far today, you have to question if he is the guy to get it done here.

Stop it

 

[Illiniaaron]

If they score here it might be over already.

 

[BWBW]

OMG

 

[Deleted member 29907]

we keep giving up the short edge... come on guys - keep your spots

 

[ILL in IA]

Stop me if I am being overly dramatic, but this has sucked out any hope and optimism for the entire season.

 

[StateFarmCenter]

Maybe QB or RB switch? I vote rb

Who are you switching out? Bonner really shouldn't be on the field but Epstein is already playing

 

[Deleted member 29907]

need a pick

 

[Spoon House]

Relieved they went for FG.

 

[GoIllini23]

The offense needs to get after it, bring some life to the crowd, need a big play

 

[ILL_INI]

Only down 7 but it feels like a lot more.

 

[Illini-Rule]

We don't look prepared.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

Maybe QB or RB switch? I vote rb

Neither - Kent State is playing like they have nothing to lose and we're playing like we have everything to lose. We just need to settle down

 

[ILL_INI]

By the way, Dre Brown out with turf toe injury sustained this week.

 

[JDHalfrack]

Neither - Kent State is playing like they have nothing to lose and we're playing like we have everything to lose. We just need to settle down

This.

 

[FeelTheLovie]

These special teams are a big sign

 

[Spoon House]

what the

why did he catch that, lol

 

[GoIllini23]

Wow...just dumb

 

[JJE]

It’s hard to not be negative, but Illinois football fool me once, twice, three times, etc. why do I always think they aren’t not going to be crappy.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

geese - can we get the zooker to coach our special teams?

 

[StateFarmCenter]

Literally a 30 yard error

 

[Ol Dirty Gamer]

Just watching, it seems like Illinois is trying to lose. How about that kickoff reception at the 3 yard line??
Teams that want to win don’t do that!!

 

[winorlosewestillbooze]

Second time in a row on a kickoff that we shouldn’t have caught it, wtf.