This Saturday promises to be a competitive Big Ten matchup. Rutgers (7-4) is coming off a solid 31-17 victory over Maryland, while 24Illinois (6-5) recently bounced back with a 38-16 win against Michigan State after consecutive losses. Note that Rutgers faces Michigan State on Saturday November 30th in East Lansing.

Rutgers is rolling with momentum in this latter half of the season. After a historic 4-0 start to the season, including a huge BIG10 win against Washington, Rutgers faced a slew of in-conference loses to Nebraska, Wisconsin, UCLA and USC. Now with two straight BIG10 wins against Minnesota and Maryland, the Scarlet Knights boast a strong rushing attack, led by Kyle Monangai, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards this season. Illinois will need to shore up its run defense, which has been inconsistent, giving up 148.1 rushing yards per game.

For the nationally ranked 24Illinois, they started the season on a similarly 4-0 start, following tough loses to BIG10 powerhouses like Penn State and Michigan. Fresh off a win against Michigan State, they boast a dangerous offense that can challenge the Scarlet Knight Defense. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has been efficient, throwing 18 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions. Rutgers' secondary, allowing 234.6 passing yards per game, will have its hands full containing Illini receiver Pat Bryant, who leads his team with 717 receiving yards