Coming off a bye week following their first loss of the season, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-1) hit the road for a matchup against the No. 24-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1), in what has suddenly became a critical game for both teams seeking pole position in the Big Ten West.
Can Illinois score on offense?
The name you need to know is Chase Brown. The former Western Michigan transfer running back is the straw that stirs the Illini’s drink on offense, rushing for 879 yards and four touchdowns. In all six games this season, Brown has rushed for at least 100 yards, and he is averaging 5.