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It’s time to build on the Wisconsin win

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A week ago, Illinois hadn’t won a football game in 38 days— now, it’s living a dream.

On Saturday, the Illini beat No. 6 Wisconsin in what many consider the biggest upset in school history.

So, what does this mean for the Illini moving forward?

Recruiting

Saturday’s game wasn’t just big for the team now, but for the composition of future teams to come.

Lovie Smith definitely took that into account,

“We want to bring in more recruits. Part of the equation is putting a better product on the football field,” Smith said.