Houser had a really rough start to the game, beginning 4-for-11 for 69 yards and an interceptions. Since the 9:00 mark of the second quarter, Houser has gone 7-for-8 for 65 yards and a touchdown.

For most of the first half, Houser did not look healthy from the broken hand he suffered three weeks ago. But he definitely looked more comfortable the further he got into the game.

I think it's pretty clear that Katin Houser isn't fully healthy, and I've seen a lot of people who believe that Bret Bielema should've stuck with Michael Clayton II this week. Do you agree?

Quentin Coleman seems to have a big fan in Brad Underwood. What are your expectations for the freshman guard this season?

According to ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme, the Illini women are projected to be a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament this winter. Reminder: March Madness is expanding from 68 to 76 teams this season.

How do you think Shauna Green's team will finish?

Do you agree with this list? Obviously, Stojakovic ended up happening already, but what do you think will happen for the Illini this season?

The Fighting Illini are ranked first in The Field of 68's preseason Big Ten power rankings. Do you agree? Will Illinois win the B1G this season?

Yes, Illinois' defense has been bad so far this season, but it's still stunning to see Bobby Hauck gone after only four games in Champaign! Do you think Bret Bielema made the right decision?

It's insane how Tony Pettiti was hired as the Big Ten's commissioner in 2023, and since then, Josh Whitman is one of only four ADs who remains in the conference. Really tells you how important it is that the Illini have him locked under contract for the foreseeable future!

A lot of projections I'm seeing have Illinois finishing around 9-3 or 8-4. However, not a ton of people have actually predicted the Illini to reach the College Football Playoff.

ESPN just dropped its list of 31 teams that could realistically reach the CFP and I was surprised not to see Illinois there. I think the Illini definitely have a favorable schedule, with Ohio State and Oregon being the two hardest. Illinois could absolutely find a way to beat Duke, Nebraska, UCLA and Iowa as well.

After spending time at Michigan State and East Carolina, how will quarterback Katin House adjust to the new level of competition?