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<blockquote data-quote="pruman91" data-source="post: 1790636" data-attributes="member: 3916"><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/illini/illinois-defense-dominates-in-a-24-3-win-over-virginia/article_ea42773a-bfd7-57b3-85fb-fb200b47ebce.html[/URL]</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">By ANDERSON KIMBALL</li> </ul><p>CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois struggled defensively when it traveled to Virginia a year ago. That wasn’t the case when the Illini hosted the Cavaliers this year.</p><p>The Illinois defense showed more evidence of its turnaround, leading the way to a 24-3 win over Virginia on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The unit forced eight three-and-outs that gave the Illini a comfortable win despite four turnovers.</p><p>Virginia managed 222 total yards on the afternoon. It had 42 points and 556 yards a season ago.</p><p>“For us to be where we are now coming out of this Virginia game compared to last year when we came out of Virginia game, especially defensively, it tells me a lot about where we are as a program,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said.</p><p></p><p>Pressure was the key for the Illinois defense. Seth Coleman got his first sack, and the Illini’s second, of the season. The edge rush had a bounce-back week and the interior of the line, namely Belleville native Keith Randolph, continued to get pressure and harassed Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong.</p><p>Freshman Gabe Jacas added two sacks, while the Illini had six quarterback hurries.</p><p>The secondary was able to keep the stable of Cavaliers receivers at bay, with an often-running Armstrong completing 13 of his 32 passes for 180 yards and a pair of interceptions.</p><p>Those numbers were a stark difference from a year ago when Armstrong tore the Illini apart for 405 yards and five touchdowns.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pruman91, post: 1790636, member: 3916"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/illini/illinois-defense-dominates-in-a-24-3-win-over-virginia/article_ea42773a-bfd7-57b3-85fb-fb200b47ebce.html[/URL] [LIST] [*]By ANDERSON KIMBALL [/LIST] CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois struggled defensively when it traveled to Virginia a year ago. That wasn’t the case when the Illini hosted the Cavaliers this year. The Illinois defense showed more evidence of its turnaround, leading the way to a 24-3 win over Virginia on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The unit forced eight three-and-outs that gave the Illini a comfortable win despite four turnovers. Virginia managed 222 total yards on the afternoon. It had 42 points and 556 yards a season ago. “For us to be where we are now coming out of this Virginia game compared to last year when we came out of Virginia game, especially defensively, it tells me a lot about where we are as a program,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said. Pressure was the key for the Illinois defense. Seth Coleman got his first sack, and the Illini’s second, of the season. The edge rush had a bounce-back week and the interior of the line, namely Belleville native Keith Randolph, continued to get pressure and harassed Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong. Freshman Gabe Jacas added two sacks, while the Illini had six quarterback hurries. The secondary was able to keep the stable of Cavaliers receivers at bay, with an often-running Armstrong completing 13 of his 32 passes for 180 yards and a pair of interceptions. Those numbers were a stark difference from a year ago when Armstrong tore the Illini apart for 405 yards and five touchdowns. [/QUOTE]
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