The Illini defense came to play, but the offense couldn't get the job done.
The Illinois Fighting Illini (4-2, 1-1) put up a valiant effort on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to overcome the No. 22 Iowa Hawkeyes (6-0, 2-0) as they lost by a final score of 29-20. It took a little while for Wes Lunt to get going through the air, but he ended up with 317 yards and 1 touchdown on 25-42 passing. Illinois' leading receiver was, again, Geronimo Allison, who hauled in 8 receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown.
Here's what we learned from the team's trip to Iowa City.