Here are some quick takes from Saturday's top-25 showdown in Champaign, where a stout Illinois defense shined.
Illinois is beginning to arrive.Here are some quick takes from Saturday's top-25 showdown in Champaign, where a stout Illinois defense shined in a 21-7 win over Michigan.Illinois wasted little time showing why its defense is regarded as one of the best in the Big Ten. That took shape with three Wolverine turnovers.Michigan had two turnovers, including one by sure-handed running back Donovan Edwards, as it never truly found its footing.
Ole Miss transfer Luke Altmeyer had a rough first season as a starter, but in Year 2 he's become a quarterback that can win Illinois games.He was perhaps one back-breaking interception away from beating Penn State on the road. It's hard to fault him for that in a massively hostile environment, but that's one play or two away from being undefeated.Against Michigan, Altmeyer wasn't a showstopper. He didn't dazzle with insane arm strength. He did wow with his toughness.
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