Illinois enjoying momentum as Rutgers comes to town

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) reacts after running for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Rutgers linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams, left, and defensive lineman Mike Tverdov , right, sack Liberty quarterback Stephen Calvert (12) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Rutgers wide receiver Isaiah Washington (83) beats Liberty safety Elijah Benton (31) to score a 51-yard touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Illinois defensive back Stanley Green (7) runs back a fumble recovery during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)