This isn’t a good look for an Illini program that is trying to get back to a bowl game and show the nation this program is on the rise. Eastern Michigan isn’t a bad team, but this needed to be a win for the Orange and Blue.
Illinois’ offense didn’t look bad in this game. We scored on three of our first four offensive possessions. The problem for the Illini was the defense. Eastern Michigan was able to put up 23 points on the Illini in the first half. Illinois went into the halftime locker room down 23-17.