Iowa’s offense ranks last in the Big Ten in scoring, rushing and passing.
The goal this week is to find a way to score points against an Illinois defense that is giving up just over eight points per game in a 4-1 start to the season. Despite the dismal numbers with the ball sophomore center Logan Jones feels progress is being made.
The Illinois defense has given up only three touchdowns in five games. Hawkeye sophomore receiver Arland Bruce.
Bruce says the offense is focused on what is ahead and not on past failures.
Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon says the Hawkeyes are working to fix their run defense as they get ready to visit Illinois. The Hawkeyes gave up 172 yards on the ground in a 27-14 loss to fourth ranked Michigan.
Shannon says improvement begins with the defensive line.
The Hawkeyes face another challenge against Illinois running back Chase Brown.
