We will not see a better team the rest of the year. Stinks to not look competitive in the first half, but that was elite on the other side (in their house with favorable officials). Really not an unexpected outcome, and the crazy thing was a backdoor cover was possible late in the 4th.
Illinois should be favored or coin flip in every game the rest of the way. Protect home field the next two weeks, and a 10 win season is still possible. Pack Memorial Stadium next week!