The Iowa Hawkeyes expect to play a much improved Illinois team when they visit Champaign.
After an 0-3 start the Illini have won two straight. Senior running back Mekhi Sargent.
After stumbling out of the gate with two losses the Hawkeyes posted a 4-0 record in November.
Senior guard Cole Banwart says the Illinois defense prides itself on creating turnovers.
Illinois has used four different quarterbacks. Hawkeye defensive tackle Jack Heflin says a veteran offensive combined with the emergence of senior Brandon Peters at quarterback has helped stabilize the offense.
