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Non-conference losses and our relatively easy conference schedule thus far are the reasons for that. The win at Purdue was impressive though. If we can somehow beat them a second time on Friday and take care of business against Michigan on Saturday, hard to imagine we wouldn’t be ranked.

Man, what a day of sports Saturday is shaping up to be.

No way we’re gonna drop 42 on their defense. Ohio State has only allowed 2 TDs all season. If we win this game, it will take a strong defensive effort to keep it low-scoring.

Tamas is in good position to survive another year. Was worried they’d be awful without Raina, but they seem to be finding success with a young core.

We also beat a ranked Minnesota team during that time period. So I think the 3 ranked win stat is incorrect.

Any word (or speculation) on what time the OSU game will be? I plan on being there…really hoping for a night game. The environment would be absolutely insane.

If they get hot again, they could. Baseball is weird like that.

Sure, but that doesn’t mean we’re as bad as we looked at Indiana. Not saying we’re top 10, but I still think we’re better than we looked in that game. I expect the USC game to be at least somewhat more competitive.

Wait and see what happens here before hitting the panic button. One game does not define a season. If we get blown out again, then yes hit the panic button.

I’m wondering if odd years are cursed for the Illini. 2022 and 2024 we exceeded expectations. 2023 and (thus far) 2025 we have not lived up to expectations. Not giving up on the season yet though. Performances against USC and Purdue will tell us who this team really is.

It’s ok Badgers, it’s only two losses. Still plenty of time to turn your season around. *checks their schedule* Nevermind.

Wisconsin and Illinois appear to have traded places in the Big Ten these last couple years

Why is everyone assuming we lose to OSU? We won’t be favored and will need some friendly bounces, but I think it’s far from a certain loss.

Cubs pick up a game on the Brewers today for the first time in what feels like an eternity.

Y’all know we won today, right? The last couple weeks have sucked, but I’m still hopeful this was just a temporary slump and not the reality for the rest of the season. Next couple weeks will be very telling. Maybe the bats coming out today will bring back some confidence.