First off, I think the Illini lose to MIchigan and one other game for a 9-3 record. Being a long time Illini fan, I can't help but feel a stumble along the way. Is 6-3 good enough for West Division Champs, I don't know.
So I don't think this will relevant, just fun to think about.
But what if...
The Illini win out and beat OSU in the Conference Champion game. Would 12-1 and Big 10 Champs be invited to the Playoffs? I think Chase Brown Syndrome of name recognition would keep them out, with 2-SEC, and one each PAC 12 and ACC teams getting in.

A 13-0 Illini team would have to get in. Does this mean the TD catch called incomplete at IU would be the difference? I would think so.

Who else is ready to put a whoppin on those CornHuskers ? I-L-L 36-21 is my guess.

Did i hear BB mention that he is doing well?? Reason i ask is the prior to getting on the field last year, BB mentioned how well McCray was playing in practice.

Anyone know if AL travelled to corn country??

Nothing new to see two bands, in this case Iowa and tOSU, put together a joint halftime show but I've never seen two bands collaborate to pull off something sophisticated like this. Last weekend's tribute to Elton John.
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ILLINOIS COMMITS IN THE IHSA PLAYOFFS​

The pairings for the IHSA football playoffs were released on Saturday and several Illinois commits will be in action.

Duclan Duley, punter, El Paso-Gridley.Class 2A. #9 El Paso (Gridley) (7-2) at #8 Farmington (7-2), Saturday (10/29) at 3:00 p.m.

Kaden Feagin, athlete. Arthur- Lovington-Atwood-Hammond. Class 2A. #10 Arthur (Lovington-Atwood-Hammond) (7-2) at #7 Vandalia (7-2),. Saturday (10/29) at 2:00 p.m.

TJ McMillen, offensive lineman, Wheaton St. Francis. Class 4A. #14 Marengo (5-4) at #3 Wheaton (St. Francis) (8-1). Saturday (10/29) at 1:00 pm.

Antwon Hayden, linebacker, East. St. Louis.
Class 6A #11 Oak Lawn (Richards) (6-3) at #6 East St. Louis (Sr.) (7-2). Friday (10/28) at 7:00 p.m.

Patrick Farrell, defensive end, St. Rita. Class 7A #21 Geneva (6-3) at #12 Chicago (St. Rita), Friday (10/28) at 7:00 p.m.

David Olano, PK, Naperville North. Class 8A. #18 Chicago (Marist) (6-3) at #15 Naperville (North) (7-2). Friday, (10/28) at 7:00 p.m.

I was just reading he has 1409 yards rushing this season. He is also listed as a quarterback and defensive back. His team plays Vandalia in the first round of playoffs. It is going to be interesting to see what he does in college. I like the idea of bigger backs to pound the football.

Our former hoops writer Jeff Karzen has a book coming out on Peoria high school basketball.

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Before Goode got hurt it was going to be Goode, Melendez, Shannon, Mayer, and Hawkins.

Either Clark or Rodgers will probably start now. I’ll ask Underwood about it this morning. Media availability in a few minutes.

Illini commit Zach Perrin is in for his official visit.


2024 wing Chris Riddle on campus for an unofficial. That's an interesting visit. There hasn't been a ton of Illinois buzz IRT Riddle. Good player, power wing who can shoot it.

Previewing this one just to get the practice in.

What changes or additions would you guys like to see with the game previews this season?

I'm going to cheat and watch the exhibition game before publishing my preseason predictions.

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He signed a contract with a Japanese team. He really struggled in the Summer League while with the Utah Jazz, who signed him to an Exhibit 10 contract for the summer. When Utah opted to sign Micah Potter to a two-way deal a few weeks back, I thought it showed that Utah was moving away from Cockburn and him signing a contract with a team in Japan, I think, cements that thinking.

If you click on the link to that tweet, there is a button that translates the tweet into your preferred langue for those of you who aren't able to read the tweet as it appears -- which I assume is most of you.

Post practice interviews on Thursday.

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LED the team with 34 minutes…
Had 22 pts, 6 boards and 2 dimes.

Hell yeah!

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Illini are Favored by 7 at Corny

O/U; 51 1/2