What happened
Illinois students filled the north end zone to the brim for the first time since 2011, the Marching Illini alums sounded great and people flocked to the free Rodney Atkins concert in Grange Grove early in the afternoon. But then a guy named Bart Houston showed up, spoiling the Illini’s homecoming.
What it means
Illinois is dealing with its first losing streak of the Bill Cubit Era. How will they respond? Will the silly penalties stop? Can a consistent run game get established? When will statement games turn into potential statement wins for the Illini?