Rutgers heads to Illinois for a noon Eastern kickoff on NBC, with the Scarlet Knights aiming to secure a road upset against the Fighting Illini. Illinois, currently 5-3, seeks to bounce back from consecutive losses, including a tough defeat against Ohio State and a recent setback against Washington. The Illini's offense features quarterback Luke Altmeyer, running backs Kaden Feagin and Ca’Lil Valentine, and receivers Hank Beatty and Collin Dixon. However, star running back Aidan Laughery is sidelined for about a month. On defense, look out for linebacker Dylan Rosiek and defensive back Matthew Bailey, while kicker David Olano has been reliable in the red zone. Rutgers' defense must be prepared for Illinois' trickier red zone calls and quick strikes from Altmeyer. Despite Illinois' home-field advantage and a twelve-point spread, the Scarlet Knights hope to break the pattern of better home performances and potentially secure a high-scoring victory.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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