ANALYSIS: I like what Bret Bielema did at Illinois last year to close out the season after a 1-4 start. The Illini ran the ball well, forced turnovers and played good special teams and defense. They had a +7 turnover ratio and also outscored their Big Ten opponents 174-170 with wins against Minnesota, Penn State, Northwestern and Nebraska. Only 10 starters return, but the team added senior QB Tommy DeVito, who transferred from Syracuse, and he looked sharp in spring practice. Wyoming returns 10 starters as well, but I’m not so high on the new QB or the way the Cowboys closed out 2021. Illinois covers.