With the Big Ten Conference schedule in full swing, the excitement is palpable for Illinutgers, the battle of powerhouse teams. Illinois is enjoying a 5-1 streak against Rutgers, with the lone loss being the nail in the coffin of former head coach John Groce. Rutgers, however, is no longer the pushover it once was.
You have heard it all week. “This isn’t your grandpa’s Rutgers”. With victories over Ohio State, Nebraska and Indiana, the Knights, much like the Illini, have begun to turn the metaphorical corner in the Big Ten. Simply put, Rutgers could spell concern for fans and coaches alike.