I started writing this exactly one hour before the first B1G bowl game starts. Can I publish it before Michigan State kicks off against Wake Forest? With both of my children asleep and my wife busy the odds are...kind of in my favor!
LET’S DO THIS!
Illinois Fighting Illini
S&P+ rank: Overall 12th, Offense 10th, Defense 15th, Special Teams 87th
Bowl game: Redbox Bowl, Santa Clara, California; Monday, Dec. 30th; 3:00 p.m. CT, FOX
Opponent: Cal State
Biggest strength: Having their team name correctly printed on the bowl t-shirt.