Without Bielema, Illini out to end No. 18 Iowa's dominance

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, right, watches his players walk off the field including quarterback Brandon Peters (18) after the team's 20-14 loss to Rutgers in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (Bielema has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his team's game at No. 18 Iowa on Saturday. Bielema said Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, he was tested for the virus Monday night after developing mild symptoms during the day.AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Iowa place kicker Caleb Shudak (10) celebrates with teammate Ryan Gersonde (2) after kicking a 29-yard field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 27-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton (94) and teammate defensive back Tony Adams (6) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 14-6. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)