Zach Grant is an important part of the Illinois offense and is third on the team in receptions. Not bad for a player who was under-recruited out of high school and originally played at an NAIA school. Staff writer Bob Asmussen sat down with the former Rochester High School star earlier in the week:
What would a win against Minnesota mean to the team?
It would instill another level of confidence that we need coming off a tough loss at Michigan. Homecoming is a big deal. Winning that will help us progress.
What kind of record did you expect after seven games?