Illinois 20, Northwestern 13 Postgame
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Dennis didn't flip to MSU, he enrolled at Illinois for the spring semester, then entered the portal after spring football and transferred to MSU.
It’s been so much fun watching Luke. And Hank Beatty has been one of the mostly steady, consistent players over a four-year period. He’s done anything and everything the coaching staff asked him to do, and done them all well.
Don't forget Beatty
Does Duke make the CFP if they win the ACC? Top 4 conference champs look like Big 10, SEC, Big 12, AAC (assuming Tulane). Does Duke get in over JMU as #5?
illinifan31
Former Krush Cow
- South Bend, IN
That game will be a great memory forever. I don't think we sat down all game. Glad we pulled it off, and glad I got to throw a few snowballs for the team to catch after the game.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
But truthfully, the Illini nation was expected to have a shot at attending a playoff game. I, for one, was disappointed with the result, not the players’ effort this year.
It's b/c you have the expectation of a being a perennial top 10-15 team. It's Illinois football. These last two years have been fantastic. I hope they win a bowl game against a quality opponent like last year and keep the momentum going!
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
12-2 at home over our last 14 is insane.
The Preston Stone you saw tonight was the same Stone they lost in their first game Second half def tonight was what should have been against Wisc game. We won. Great game.
I don't mean to be rude, but this is no way to go through life!
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
I'm an Illinois fan. I will never take 8 win seasons for granted. Did I want more this season? Sure. But, also, give me all the 8 win seasons you have to spare. If you don't want 'em, I'll take 'em.
If we win 80 games over the next 10 years, maybe I'll allow myself to dream bigger.
If we win 80 games over the next 10 years, maybe I'll allow myself to dream bigger.
Indiana is playing for a shot at the #1 seed in the CFP. Let that sink in before any “you have unrealistic expectations because we aren’t a perennial top 10” talk starts.
Indiana.
The narrative of “your history should define your expectations” Is over.
I’m thrilled Illinois is 8-4 and playing in a bowl game. I will not criticize people who were expecting them to have a better push at the playoffs.
Indiana.
The narrative of “your history should define your expectations” Is over.
I’m thrilled Illinois is 8-4 and playing in a bowl game. I will not criticize people who were expecting them to have a better push at the playoffs.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Gotta beat Virginia first!
After Purdue he had quite a dropoff in production. I'm not sure he was utilized the same way/correctly. I'm excited for Clement's potential next season, he was the top guy late in the year.Don't forget Beatty
I understand how it’s different, but to me he’s the Ayo of Illinois Football. Thank you for laying the groundwork for the next chapter of Illinois.
I really, really, really, REALLY hope he plays the bowl game.
That’s fine but it was obvious to me after the Indiana game that this was not a CFP caliber team
Is this Mrs. Henry?
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Pretty much where I’m at … my thoughts on the season are quite simplistic and somewhat conflicting, lol.
1) This new vibe was unimaginable before BB got here, and my 30,000 foot view is nothing short of simply thankful. The transformation has been amazing, and I’m happy with 8 wins. I just want to be proud, and I can be.
2) The fact is, this was an amazing opportunity to take even ANOTHER extra step up in the pecking order this year with two 10-win seasons in a row, and it’s patently obvious that the (mostly) inept defense held us back. We didn’t realize our potential this year, even if we should still be thankful.
Why can’t both be true? We are in a place where we should be thankful, but we left a lot on the table.
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