This is a big game for the Orange and Blue, not for we play, but more for the impact a good start would have on this young but experienced bunch. We need to come out of the gates firing and never let up. A good start will help launch us into a tough two-game stretch early on in the season.
Illinois is going to look a little different this season compared to last. There are a few players who have departed the program. There are new additions to the team that should be able to help win some games.