Illinois is entering 2022 in a better place than this time last year. There is more depth and talent all over the field, but that doesn’t mean this team is ready to compete for Big Ten championships just yet. What was on display in Thursday’s spring game was a veteran defense that mostly ran its base package versus a new, balanced offensive scheme that leaned on its talented offensive line.
The Offense
Transfer QB Tommy DeVito has a firm grasp of the new scheme. He didn’t receive much pressure from the second-team defense and efficiently guided the offense throughout the game.