Inside Illini Football

The regular season is complete, but Illinois' season isn't. Rare territory

for the Illini, who will play in a bowl game for the first time since

2019. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey discuss that

and Chase Brown's All-Big Ten snub in this week's episode of Inside Illini

Football.

Illinois' chance at a Big Ten West title might be slim, but it's not

nonexistent. A win Saturday at Michigan — the toughest opponent to date —

would keep those hopes alive. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer

Scott Richey discuss that and more in this week's Inside Illini Football.

Was Illinois' loss to Michigan State a disappointment? Sure. Is it the end

of the world? Not so much. The Illini still have plenty to play for.

Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey discuss that and

more in this week's Inside Illini Football.

Illinois is now included in both the Associated Press and College Football

Playoff rankings. A seven-win team still trending upward. This is

different. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey break

down the breakout season in this week's Inside Illini Football.

Illinois controls its own destiny when it comes to winning the Big Ten

West, and it would be another first in a season full of them so far for

the Illini. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey

discuss that and more in this week's Inside Illini Football.

Nationally-ranked Illinois will follow this week's bye with a five-game

stretch that will determine how this season is remembered. Bowl

eligibility is secured, but there's plenty more to play for. Sports editor

Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey discuss it all in this week's

Inside Illini Football.

Illinois is ranked for the first time in 11 years and could clinch a bowl

bid in mid-October with a Saturday win against Minnesota. Sports editor

Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey discuss how Illinois got there

(a top defense) and what's next for the program in this week's Inside

Illini Football.

The tide is turning for Illinois. A win Saturday against Iowa would further cement the Illini atop the Big Ten West. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey discuss that and more in this week's Inside Illini Football.

Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey break down Illinois' game at Wisconsin and then discuss their favorite Big Ten road trips.

Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey reflect on

Illinois' 2-1 start and how the defense has continued to improve before

looking ahead to Thursday night's game against Chattanooga.