This is a 10* NON-CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR on Toledo.

Toledo finished 9-5 last year, and it'll be gunning for the outright upset here. Toledo has the big men to grind with Illinois in the trenches, and a solid ground game to keep the sticks moving.

But overall, this is a super tough defense that finished No. 1 in the MAC last year. The secondary in particular is deep and experienced.

Illinois will have to deal with QB Dequan Finn as well, and its weakness on defense is defending the pass.

I expect Toldedo to hang around late, and to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch.

Good luck, NP