Gearing up for their final non-conference matchup on the slate for 2021, this showdown with Charlotte presents a must-win situation for the Fighting Illini before they jump back into the thick of Big Ten conference play. Since beating Nebraska in Week Zero, Illinois has dropped four games straight, including three by seven points or less. Last week’s 13-9 heartbreaker with Purdue only amplified the inconsistencies in their offensive attack, as the Boilermakers were down a receiver including their top two running backs, lost the turnover and time of possession battle, and still found a way to beat Illinois with shaky play from two different quarterbacks.
Illinois vs. Charlotte: Outlook & Three Keys
