It has been a nine days since Illinois has last played and a full three weeks since the Illini have been victorious.
Illinois has a steep challenge ahead as they go on the road to play a 4-0 Minnesota team.
“We’re getting ready to play a team that’s undefeated, that gets your attention in itself,” head coach Lovie Smith said.
Illinois used its bye week to rest and heal up and used a little extra time to prepare to play a team that is undefeated.
The Illini are coming off a pair of losses at Memorial Stadium by a total of seven points.