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Illinois Looks To Keep Rolling At Iowa

Iowa has won 10 of its last 11 over Illinois dating to 2000. But the Fighting Illini have taken four straight games and are looking for their first three-game road winning streak in Big Ten play since 2001 when Illinois (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) visits No. 19 Iowa (7-3, 4-3), Saturday at 12 p.m. EST (BTN).

 

The Illini have forced at least two turnovers in all seven of its Big Ten games. Iowa QB Nate Stanley has thrown just five interceptions in 2019, and it will be imperative for him to protect the ball for the Hawkeyes.

 

Iowa Freshman RB Tyler Goodson had 94 yards on just 13 carries in his first career start a week ago. But Illinois leads the nation with 17 forced fumbles.

 

Illinois WR Josh Imatorbhebhe is averaging 20.6 yards per catch, good for 13th nationally, with nine touchdowns. If the Illini can spring Imatorbhebhe for a few long receptions to pair with some turnovers, an upset might just be in the offing.

 

Illini LB Dele Harding leads the Big Ten with 12 tackles per game.

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