CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois just picked the most crucial win of the season so far this past Saturday against Wisconsin in blowout fashion, 34-10.

In their Monday press conference at Memorial Stadium, the Illinois coaching staff reflected on the win and previewed the upcoming matchup.

A New Era

Illinois has experienced its fair share of firsts so far this season, and that trend didn’t stop on Saturday.

In the past two decades, Illinois football struggles were never more apparent than they were at Camp Randall. Dating back to their last win in 2002, the Illini average margin of defeat had been 21.