Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction, Game Preview, Lines, How To Watch

Minnesota vs Illinois is on Saturday, October 15th.

Minnesota lost to Purdue 20-10. Mohamed Ibrahim is back and ready to go. Illinois is the best defense in the nation. Tommy DeVito is questionable with an ankle injury. Minnesota's offense leads the country in time of possession. Minnesota should be able to beat Illinois at its own game.

Illinois is playing with confidence right now. The defense stuffed Virginia in a 24-3 win and got Paul Chryst fired with a dominant performance against Wisconsin. Illinois is allowing fewer than two yards per carry since the opener against Wyoming.

Minnesota is playing better defense. Illinois went to Madison and out-wowed Wisconsin. Minnesota is going to outplay Illinois. The Gophers are going back to control the Big Ten West.

Minnesota is favored to beat Illinois 17-16.