Can Illinois Stop Its Skid?

Defense Stellar, Offense Stalls in Back-to-Back Losses

Fighting Illini Fall to Purdue, Michigan State in Blowout Fashion

The Illinois Fighting Illini football team has hit a rough patch, dropping their last two games in blowout fashion. After a promising 3-0 start, Illinois has now lost three of its last four games and is in danger of falling out of the Big Ten West race.

The Illini offense has been the primary culprit in the team's recent struggles. In the last two games, Illinois has scored just 26 points, well below their season average of 32.6 points per game. The running game has been particularly ineffective, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry in the last two games.

Quarterback Artur Sitkowski has also struggled in recent weeks, completing just 50% of his passes for 209 yards and one touchdown in the last two games. Sitkowski has also thrown three interceptions in that span.

The defense has been a bright spot for Illinois, allowing just 20 points per game this season. However, the defense has been unable to bail out the offense in recent weeks.

The Illini will look to get back on track this Saturday when they host the Wisconsin Badgers. Wisconsin is a tough opponent, but Illinois will need to find a way to score points if they want to avoid a third straight loss.