Opportunistic "D" the key for Illini
By: Aaron Bennett
Updated: September 26, 2012
CHAMPAIGN - Illinois will be going up against one of the best passing offenses in the Big Ten this weekend when they host Penn St. We're used to seeing the Nittany Lions succeed with a ground and pound attack, but not this year.
Penn State's averaging more than 250 yards through the air so far this year - good for second in the Big Ten. That will put a lot of pressure on Illinois' front seven to make life tough on quarterback Matt McGloin. They'll have to do a lot better job than they did last Saturday capitalizing on opportunities for takeaways.
Penn State's averaging more than 250 yards through the air so far this year - good for second in the Big Ten. That will put a lot of pressure on Illinois' front seven to make life tough on quarterback Matt McGloin. They'll have to do a lot better job than they did last Saturday capitalizing on opportunities for takeaways.
