I feel like Illinois football was in some sort of a coma for the last 15 years, but just woke up and is ready to play. We had games over those years where we competed, had upsets here and there, but for the most part we just have not been very good. We've all been waiting, and are excited about this team and these coaches. I was in the stands for every game back in 2007, and remember that season fondly. Medical issues hold me back from going to games now, but I'm hoping my fellow Illini fans will start filling that stadium because this team needs us, and is ready to bring relevance.
Why not us. Why not a New Year's Day bowl. The sky is the limit, if we can avoid mistakes, and injuries. I feel like the game in Madison next Saturday is the biggest in years for Illinois football. This is a swing game. Win, and we gain enough confidence to go on a tear. Lose, and 0-2 isn't a good Big 10 start. Let's go Illini!!
Illinois 28
Wisconsin 17