Eight wins.
That’s the most wins since 2007, Second-most wins since 2001, and only the 10th season in the last 100 years with eight or more wins. So let’s cut the crap about missed wins, terrible refs, or Barry Lunney not calling the offense to our expectations. This season is probably a once-a-generation type of season, and the excitement it brought is the best in the last two decades.
At the end of the season, fan morale is up, the coaching staff is competent, and most importantly, Illinois has the players to stay competitive.