Illinois Football: Assessing Win Potential, Intense Competition, and Wide Receiver Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is entering the season with high hopes after their successful 2022 campaign. Their schedule for this season appears tougher but still manageable. The article breaks down the games into must-win, toss-up, and tough categories. Must-win games include matchups against Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, and Toledo. Toss-up games are against Nebraska, Kansas, Maryland, Purdue, and Minnesota. The toughest games on the schedule are against Wisconsin, Iowa, and Penn State. Overall, Illinois has a chance to compete for the Big Ten West title this season.