The Champaign Room · Aug 10, 2023
Illinois’ offense lost some key pieces. It should still be better
The Illinois defense last season stole the show.
Even though running back Chase Brown was a legitimate Heisman candidate for much of the year, the Illinois defense was the unit that had the national media talking.
With preseason All-Americans Johnny Newton and Keith Randolph back, the Illini defense has a lot of buzz once again. But let’s talk about some Illini offense.
Last year’s offense didn't have a bad year by any means.
It ranked between sixth and ninth in the Big Ten in points per game, rushing yards per game, passing yards per game, and total yards per game. The typical B1G offense.
Chase Brown led the way with 137 rushing yards per game and 13 total TDs.