Yes, we are backing a 2-7 team that is favored here by 6.5 pts.
The Fighting Illini have played the #5 schedule and while they have 7 losses ALL SEVEN were team ranked in the top 100 with 6 losses to teams that are #55 or better. Illinois has faced the 5th best slate of offense and 15th best slate of defenses. UNLV is 4-3 but that came against the #323 schedule and ALL SEVEN games were at home! They make their first trip to face a hungry, desperate team that has the #57 offense (118 was prev best the Rebels played). Illinois is coming off a loss vs Ohio St and after despite the continued losses, Underwood isn't done believing in his squad. "I feel great about this team," Underwood said. "These guys have all bought in." Look for a big win here for ILLINOIS on Saturday afternoon.