No. 25 Illinois (7-3, 4-3) has found its way back on track after a 38-16 victory against Michigan State. The Illini will face Rutgers (6-4, 3-4) in the quest for their eighth win of the season. Illinois’ trio of quarterback Luke Altmyer and wide receivers Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin have been crucial to their success. Altmyer praised the coaching of Barry Lunney Jr., while running back Josh McCray has stepped up to fill the gap left by an injury. Rutgers, led by running back Kyle Monangai, is not to be underestimated, as they have shown impressive performances recently. The Illini will need to overcome their road struggles and protect Altmyer from Rutgers’ strong defense. Despite initial doubts, Illinois is ranked in the top 25 and will look to prove themselves against Rutgers in what is expected to be a close matchup. Both teams have something to prove, with Illinois seeking to remain in the playoff conversation and Rutgers looking to show they are still competitive. It will be a battle of talented players and determined teams on the historic grounds of college football.
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Preview of No. 25 Illinois football’s weekend game
