Last year’s passing attack was less than stellar. Illinois had only 152 yards per game (114th/130 teams) and 10 touchdowns. Josh Imatorbhebhe led the pack with 42.4 yards per game and 3 TDs.
A lot can be MMQB’d about the 2020 stat line, but 2019 was only marginally better at 185.3 yards a game, good for 105th in the country. In fact, none of Lovie’s teams did well in the passing attack, placing no better than 10th (out of 14) in the Big Ten.
Not much will change under Bret Bielema. Bielema’s run-heavy Wisconsin offense was top-15 in the nation, but his spread offense still averaged 200 yards in the air and had receivers regular with 750+ yards and 7+ TD seasons.