As Illini fans, we’re unfortunately quite accustomed to negativity around our football program.
The entire Wisconsin program, on the other hand, is still reeling from the pounding that they received at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus last week. The Buckeyes may be on another level entirely compared to the rest of the Big Ten, but the Badgers simply aren’t used to looking that uncompetitive against anyone. Questions are even starting to swirl about Paul Chryst’s job security.
Meanwhile, the Illini are fresh and mostly healthy coming off a bye week and a Thursday night game against an FCS opponent.