Illinois at Minnesota 11/6/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Huntington bank stadium will host a week 10 big 10 mashup between the Illinois fighting Illini and the Minnesota golden Gophers. Illinois comes into this game 3-6 on the year after losing three of their last five games played including a 20-14 loss to Rutgers a week ago. The Illinois defense let the team down allowing 388 yards and 10 points in the fourth quarter leading to the loss.

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters led the way for the Illinois offense completing 14 of 19 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 5 carries for 25 rushing yards. Isaiah Williams and Daniel Barker combined for 114 yards in five catches with one touchdown each.

The Minnesota golden Gophers return home in week ten with a 6-2 overall record and 4-1 in conference following a 41-14 Rd win against northwestern. Tenor Morgan led the way from Minnesota from the quarterback position completing 12 of 17 passes for 134 yards, while adding 29 yards and one touchdown on 3 carries.

Minnesota as a team combined for 308 rushing yards and four scores on 53 total carries. Mar’Keise Irving Led all ballcarrier's with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Ky Thomas Added 106 yards on 21 carries, while Derik LeCaptain  chipped in with three carries for 31 yards and one touchdown.