I won't lie, my Illini probably won't win today. I'll be happy if they play tough.
But I gotta say, as an alumnus who suffered through some truly atrocious football in 1995-99, it makes me so, so proud to see the program now. The vibe is amazing. The fans are excited. The players are stoked. The coach genuinely loves the school and his recruits.
It's amazing and I wish I could be a student all over again.
These are grand days, Illini fans. Savor them, win or lose.