CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois just won its sixth straight game on Saturday against Nebraska and its fourth straight in conference play, solidifying the lead in the Big Ten West.

On the heels of another win, the Illinois coaching staff addressed the media in their weekly press conferences on a spooky Monday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Stars in the making

The win against Nebraska was rather stress-free once the second half started, with the backup QB-led offense only able to muster 19 total yards against the stout Illinois defense.

This defensive lockdown can be significantly attributed to the work of Devon Witherspoon and Quan Martin on star wide receiver Trey Palmer.