The Illini defense had a bounce-back game after giving up 76 points the last two games in losses to No. 1 Ohio State and Washington.

Any semblance of progress Rutgers showed against one of the Big Ten’s worst teams last week went away as soon as it faced an above-average opponent. A week after putting together its best defensive performance in a conference game this season against Purdue,

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights line during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images / Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer hits a wide-open Hank Beatty in the end zone, putting Illinois up 21-6 against Rutgers in Week 10.

The Scarlet Knights were “outcoached” and “outplayed” throughout the 35-13 loss they suffered against the Illini, head coach Greg Schiano said after a game at Memorial Stadium in which the final score did not come close to reflecting the host’s domination.

Welcome back to game day, Rutgers Football fans! The Scarlet Knights will take the field later today, as they are on the road taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini. “I think they know exactly what we’re walking into,

Rutgers football took its first step toward salvaging the season by beating Purdue, and now the Scarlet Knights have a chance to build on it against Illinois. The Scarlet Knights will travel to play the Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champagne, Illinois on Nov. 1 (Big Ten Network, noon ET) with a chance to pick up a second-straight victory.

AM: No Huddle-Shotgun #5 Q.Wisner rush left for 4 yards gain to the VAN00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:02 #49 M.Shipley kick attempt good (H: #19 J.Bouwmeester, LS: #58 L.St. Louis). 1st & Goal at VAN 4 11:07AM: No Huddle-Shotgun #16 A.