James Franklin had his weekly press conference on Monday. As always, read the full transcript here or read along below for an abridged version of coach speak. Obviously.
Opening Statement
There was hardly any talk about the Kent State win with full focus moving to Illinois. James spoke about some of the playmakers and strengths of the Illini, noting that they had just won a tough road game in a difficult environment like should be anticipated on Saturday. Franklin also noted that the Illinois secondary was a particular strength and would be a challenge for his wide receiver group that has made some strides.