These initial rankings don't matter much, especially to a team like Illinois with the schedule it still has ahead of it. I am hopeful that they continue to just take things one game at a time, with the possible exception of starting to work in some practice now for whatever adjustments the staff feel might be needed against the improved competition yet to come. I trust our coaches, especially Coach Bielema, to maintain a steady ship through this whirlwind month ahead (and beyond). Right now, the attitude should be "take care of our own business and let the rest play out how it will."
Personally, I am approaching all of this with the view that it is very unlikely we see Illinois in the CFP this year. That's still a big step up from where I would have placed those odds at the beginning of the season ("next to impossible"). We have a special team, having a special season. Having this much still to play for, at the start of November, is just too much fun (and hopefully it can lead to more success in the future).
Soak it up and enjoy the ride, Illini faithful! As for me, I'm just counting the minutes until kickoff at a packed Memorial Stadium this weekend. I mean...how awesome is that?!