Illinois 30, Tennessee 28 Postgame

#151      

Dec 30, 2025

Juju

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Juju

Lol we went from being on the front page headline of ESPN during the game to being kicked off right after we won and, if you barely scroll down, suddenly there's college basketball scores there, with ESPN's precious SEC & Tennessee shown blowing out their opponent. "We know Illinois just won, but that wasn't supposed to happen, soooo here's to remind you how good Tennessee is in basketball!"

 

#152      

Dec 30, 2025

Se Il Illini

Se Il Illini

Illinois had somewhere around 150 yards on the ground in the second half.

 

#153      

Dec 30, 2025

New Creation

New Creation

 

#154      

Dec 30, 2025

BZuppke

Plainfield

BZuppke

Detasseler6 said:

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Good man

 

#155      

Dec 30, 2025

Indy Illini Fan

Indy Illini Fan

Chukwuwumba said:

I think Whitman got ahead of the game with the contract extension and commitment from Bret.

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Just a follow up here … I don’t think Bret’s going anywhere until he’s ready to ride off into the sunset …

We got ourselves a good one ladies & gents …

 

#156      

Dec 30, 2025

JDL70

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JDL70

joeybcrazy13 said:

Give Olano a bag so big he comes back!!! INI

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I was watching the game tonight with my granddaughter, here at my daughter's house in New Canaan, CT. She is a senior at Illinois and is a friend of Alano. She said he has been offered some good NIL money to go to another school next year, but she feels sure he won't take it.

 

#157      

Dec 30, 2025

FloridaMan

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FloridaMan

Great end to a super year! While there were a couple disappointing losses, to persevere and put up back to back 9 win seasons is a fantastic accomplishment! But, I believe that Bret B believes that "we aint done yet."

 

#158      

Dec 30, 2025

IlliniKat91

Chicago, IL

IlliniKat91

illinibbcz said:

Big Ten 6-0
SEC 2-5

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I was just about to post this. It's a thing of beauty

 

#159      

Dec 30, 2025

Abnormal

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Abnormal

The LMMC Bowl trophy ceremony is in ESPN app on-demand. It is a must watch. LA gave it to ESPN and SEC good and hard, and ESPN couldn't take it and cut it off without talking to Bret.

 

#160      

Dec 30, 2025

Jplatt06

Jplatt06

I’m gonna miss the heck out of Luke Altmeyer man. Forever an Illini legend.

 

#161      

Dec 30, 2025

sacraig

The desert

sacraig

Indy Illini Fan said:

I could give a whole breakdown on my thoughts …

But it’s honestly summed up in 2 words …

Sustained Success …

Promise Made … Promise Kept …

ILL …

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That was 6 words

 

#162      

Dec 30, 2025

Battle89

Cary-Grove, the better Trojan team

Battle89

IlliniKat91 said:

I was just about to post this. It's a thing of beauty

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Post it as often as you want, I am going to ‘like’ every one!

 

#163      

Dec 30, 2025

zentrails

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zentrails

STL Illini said:

What’s up now bi*#@$……I mean the entire state of Tennessee.
What a performance.

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Beat both their FB AND BB teams in the same month. I wonder if that has ever happened before? I think not.

 

#164      

Dec 30, 2025

and 69 others

“Timeout South Carolina”

and 69 others

sacraig said:

That was 6 words

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No way. It was 2 words … 3 times.

 

#165      

Dec 30, 2025

Illiniam1984

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Illiniam1984

Indy Illini Fan said:

Just a follow up here … I don’t think Bret’s going anywhere until he’s ready to ride off into the sunset …

We got ourselves a good one ladies & gents …

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Yes indeed we do….A breathe of fresh air with who we have had before BB. Buckle up folks…

 

#166      

Dec 30, 2025

Ramrod2010

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Ramrod2010

Dan said:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006186758724018254

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006186308096434349

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Luke Altmyer wins Music City Bowl MVP:

“I am so glad I play in the best conference in America.”

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Goodness, Luke going out on a banger.

 

#167      

Dec 30, 2025

Illini B-Ball Fan

Illini B-Ball Fan

Awesome game, noice...

 

#168      

Dec 30, 2025

FlotownIllini

FlotownIllini

What a game! And what a performance by Luke to cap off such a successful run at Illinois. I am going to miss the heck out of that kid! Such a great story, great player, and great person. I was in the house for his very first game as an Illini, and the first time he helped pull victory from the jaws of defeat, against Toledo. It's so awesome to see him end a legendary career this way! I-L-L!

 

#169      

Dec 30, 2025

Se Il Illini

Se Il Illini

It is quite impressive, in my view, that Illinois has won 2 consecutive bowl games against quality SEC opponents as an underdog.

 

#170      

Dec 30, 2025

Mistakenj

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Mistakenj

Abnormal said:

The LMMC Bowl trophy ceremony is in ESPN app on-demand. It is a must watch. LA gave it to ESPN and SEC good and hard, and ESPN couldn't take it and cut it off without talking to Bret.

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OMG, I need to see this

 

#171      

Dec 30, 2025

TheChief4Life

TheChief4Life

 

#172      

Dec 30, 2025

RDS

RDS

A great night to be an Illini.
Oh, and how incredibly great was the long shot of the chief logo blanket on national TV?Mega Kudos to that Illini fan!
Hope the ncaa twits were watching.

 

#173      

Dec 30, 2025

sacraig

The desert

sacraig

and 69 others said:

No way. It was 2 words … 3 times.

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#174      

Dec 30, 2025

zentrails

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zentrails

MoCoMdIllini said:

I saw a guy with TN gear on at Trader Joe's today. He didn't seem too confident.

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All their losses came against winning teams. All their wins came against teams with losing records.
Unlike us. And I believe USC will win tonight and become a 10 game winner that we beat!

 

#175      

Dec 30, 2025

Dan

Admin

Dan

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006192310879408190

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006192011565572110