To kick off our coverage each week, we'll be posting brief scouting reports that include some basic facts about Illinois' opponents -- Western Illinois is the next team up. The Leathernecks were the victim of a brutally tough schedule in 2014, but a good amount of returning talent is giving fans reason for hope.
I got most of the below information from this page. It's a fairly detailed overview of the Leathernecks so make sure to check it out if you're looking for more.
Western Illinois Leathernecks (1-0)
Head Coach: Bob Nielson | Record: 9-15
Conference: Missouri Valley (FCS)
2015 Outlook:
Once again Western Illinois has a brutal schedule.