Many probably think the team is called the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, they won’t be a problem. While I hope Illinois can blow this team out of the water, I think they are better than many people are giving them credit for this season.
The Buccaneers are 8-3 this season with their three losses coming to Georgia State, Creighton and Wofford, all on the road. They haven’t played anyone substantial yet, so the stats for East Tennessee State are probably a little skewed.
Illinois is still a relatively new team who continues to try to find the right chemistry in every game.