A win at home next week against Rutgers will get Lovie's team to 5-4.
Then they need one win over their final three games: at MSU, at Iowa and home to Northwestern.
I think 2 of those last 3 are winnable, but assuming they beat Rutgers, who nearly scored the listed total themselves yesterday, it may come down to Northwestern if the Illini find themselves in a 5-6 situation. After a competitive 35 minutes, Wisconsin got picked apart by OSU, ending virtually any chance of a national playoff appearance.A win at home next week against Rutgers will get Lovie's team to 5-4.
Then they need one win over their final three games: at MSU, at Iowa and home to Northwestern.
There are your 2 wins to get to 6., And the way Sparty has been playing this season that is a game they could win. Not likely but doubt anyone would be shocked if they did
Wow is he still on the forums or where did you see this statement?Broke Landers called Illinois Football a complete joke and to bet against them the rest of the year about 4 weeks ago.They have been lights out ever since. Black coach and all (Railturd)
Illinois defeated Rutgers last season, 38-17, as a 4.5-point road favorite.
Illinois vs MAC champ sounds about right