Last week’s loss to Purdue was brutal for the Illinois football program as they moved to 1-4 on the season.
Despite the tough Illini loss, I did see some areas of success that have clearly improved since the beginning of the season. I do have hope not only for the future but for the rest of the 2021 campaign.
Here are three areas of success for the Illinois football team in the loss to Purdue.
1. Running Game
While the loss to Purdue hurt last weekend, I did really enjoy what I have seen from the Illini running game.