CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With expectations higher than ever coming into last Saturday’s game, heartbreak ensued.

Now sitting at 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten, the Illini have yet another crucial matchup on the horizon.

On Monday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the Illinois coaching staff addressed the media about the tough loss and what lies ahead for this team.

Poor Execution

Illinois is coming off a 23-15 loss to Michigan State on Saturday. The Spartans were 3-5 going into Memorial Stadium, and the Illini were favored by 16.5 points — the most they’ve been favored in a Big Ten game in years.