ESPN analyst Greg Mcelory gives his take on what he perceives is the critical matchup going into the Illinois Fighting Illini's game against Nebraska
ESPN's Greg Mcelroy recently talked about the key matchup going into Illinois's game against Nebraska on Friday.
Mcelory expects Illinois to come out of the gate running. He specifically cited Illinois running back Kaden Feagin taking on the Cornhuskers defense. Illinois has made a point to rely on the running game with more regularity. Given the depth they have at the running back position with Feagin, Josh McCray, Aiden Laughery, and Ca'Lil Valentine, they have flexibility.
So the question is if Illinois relies more on the passing game. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has accumulated 348 passing yards thus far along with six touchdowns.
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