Rutgers’ underperforming offense struggles once again vs. Illinois: ‘We always leave something out there’

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Let’s make something clear from the start: Rutgers suffered another heavy defeat on Saturday because it could not stop its opponent once again.

The Scarlet Knights (4-5, 1-5) were carved up by Illinois (6-3, 3-3) in a 35-13 loss that was not as close as the score indicated.