The Champaign Room · Oct 5, 2022
The Hawkeyes have a killer defense—but not much else
On Saturday, Illinois plays its biggest game in a decade.
They are favored against the Iowa Hawkeyes, who they haven’t beaten since 2008. With a win, the Illini can silence the doubters that their win over Wisconsin was a fluke and cement their place at the top of the Big Ten West.
Around campus, the vibe around football is different. Instead of going to Kams, Lions, or Joes, students are buying tickets and the marketing department is attempting to sell out Memorial Stadium. With this increased hype comes greater expectations for the Illini.
Before the Illini play Iowa on Saturday, let’s preview the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Season So Far