Look, this game was hot garbage. Let’s summarize:
- The Minnesota defense under defensive coordinator Robb Smith is a a complete and utter failure (understatement). He needs to be fired. After the season at a minimum, but honestly right now is fine too. When you’re able to make Lovie Smith coached Illinois look explosive on offense ALL GAME LONG, it’s time to face facts.
- The linebackers, which had been a strength of this team, have regressed badly. It’s insane. Guess who coaches them?
- I mean, Illinois wasn’t doing anything fancy.