Pregame: Illinois vs Oregon, Saturday, October 24th, 2:00pm CT, BTN
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Curbelo Fanboy
BERTBALL IS LIFE
Some chatter on X re several Oregon players involved in some street racing and dui last night. Literally just saw it. Stay tuned?
Their leading receiver Evan Stewart was arrested for DUI. Doing this in-season is crazy
Looks like they have a starting reciever in trouble. He did not play against Nebraska after being "Questionable".
Oregon’s Evan Stewart arrested on DUI charge after sitting out Nebraska win
Oregon’s leading receiver had already missed Saturday’s 17-14 win over Nebraska with an undisclosed injury, and the Ducks still haven’t addressed the Springfield booking.
The question in my mind ( and it is a big one) is: Can Illinois get enough dehensive stops in this game to hang in there with Oregon?
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
That is important for sure. Oregon looks off offensively, but our defense has not shown capable of stopping teams. No clue about how personnel issues will impact them, given the rumors swirling around.
The key to me is if the offense can control the ball effectively. The only chance, IMO, is if the Illini are able to grind the game out and limit possessions. Oregon has a significantly better defense than MSU, so I think the gameplan will have to change to protect Clayton.
I personally do not like the matchup, so I think the current spread is completely appropriate. However, crazier things have happened. Hopefully the bye week helps the Illini and makes this game super competitive.
Looks like they have a starting reciever in trouble. He did not play against Nebraska after being "Questionable".
Oregon’s Evan Stewart arrested on DUI charge after sitting out Nebraska win
Oregon’s leading receiver had already missed Saturday’s 17-14 win over Nebraska with an undisclosed injury, and the Ducks still haven’t addressed the Springfield booking.sports.yahoo.com
It’ll be interesting to see how many Oregon players are suspended this week. I heard 6 got arrested this weekend
Joel Goodson
- 9th man conundrum
booked today, playing on Saturday:
Kind of off topic but how are Clayton’s legs? Obviously Boyd is more of a threat on the ground but compared to houser does Clayton at least have that level of mobility?
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
There are at least 5 quarterbacks we might plausibly see in this game between the two teams.
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
Line has moved from Oregon -11.5 to Oregon -8.5
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
One of the great football truisms: if you have two quarterbacks, you have none
Realistically oregons practice squad can beat us
Unfortunately, this game will be just what the doctor ordered for their offense
Big game. I like Brett has two weeks to reorganize and focus defense and qb room.
Hopefully a win can allow team some confidence and get things trending upward.
6 wins or better would be tremendous in having Bowl game Illini's floor after 2 very good seasons and great sell for portal defenders and financial BACKERS (nil).
Not expecting said results, but hopeful. Longtime fan so a bit used to the ole cup check in regards to Illini football.
Hopefully a win can allow team some confidence and get things trending upward.
6 wins or better would be tremendous in having Bowl game Illini's floor after 2 very good seasons and great sell for portal defenders and financial BACKERS (nil).
Not expecting said results, but hopeful. Longtime fan so a bit used to the ole cup check in regards to Illini football.
The 2 weeks didn’t help us get ready for Washington last year
Illini Also were not integrating a new qb and DC. Both of which I alluded to in my post. Maybe Brett learned something from last seasons bye week and following let down.
But Illini getting blown out even during best seasons is not too unusual. 83 Rose Bowl and last season Whoosier debacle come too mind
Always time to be negative.
Personally I hope for a stellar performance and rallying of the Illini.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
To be fair that was also a road game.
I still wonder if there will be a package for Chase to do a change up. I believe our TE are going to have to big Saturday. Looks like Stewart was picked up for DUI. He is their #1 WR. We have to play the best def we have played in the last two years. Go Illini!
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