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.