My recap of the game:
1. Defense looked pretty solid in the 1st half, especially getting off the field on 3rd down.
2. Defense fell apart in the 2nd half, especially the secondary. Too many busted plays.
3. The D-Line looks very improved. Got some good pressure against a veteran Illini O-Line
4. Nania looked like a deer in headlights
5. Coaching staff did him no favors by not even trying to complete some short passes
6. Ruiz and O-Line looked solid. Will only continue to improve
7. WR's were ok, too many dropped passes.
Overall, We blew this game. Illinois stinks and if we get a couple of breaks we win. Something to build on I suppose. Time to come home and take care of business.