What in the hell is going on with Illinois football? It feels like this isn’t reality.
Consensus All-Americans on both sides of the ball. Running back Chase Brown is a finalist for the Doak Walker. No-star corner Devon Witherspoon in the discussion for the Jim Thorpe.
Head coach Bret Bielema openly criticizing officials for obvious missed calls that cost his team a chance at 9+ wins and a road victory at top-2 Michigan.
To put a nice cherry on top of the season’s sundae, Illinois was chosen to play in Tampa Bay on Jan. 2 in the Reliaquest Bowl against SEC opponent Mississippi State.