WHAT. A. WIN. There are so many years we lose this game. So many. That was a clutch as hell 4th quarter. What a defensive stand that 4th quarter. And our WRs. Just what a freakin win
Illinois 23, Kansas 17 Postgame
We got skillz.
I think they meant “in Champaign.” We beat Penn State on the road.It was pretty hard hearing that this is our first win over a ranked team since 2019. We can only go up from here!
This is awesome. How many times have we suffered demoralizing losses in these types of games? Too many to count. So happy we finally put the pieces together and pulled it off
Illinifan533
- Normal, Illinois
He wasn't really able to do much tonight, guess the coaches put in Valentine to shake things up and it worked out big time!
One thing I wish Luke would have improved on from last year is his pocket presence. Paddock could handle the rush well. If he improves on that in the coming games I think the offense will take off
It's was incredible and seeing the upper deck full even if only a couple times brought a tear to my eye.
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
Seems so.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
SCUM gets destroyed at home. The Squawkeyes and Notre Dame lose at home in heartbreaking fashion. Illinois beats #19 Kansas. Best football Saturday ever.
Like a real B1G football program.
And we did that with what seemed like half the 2025-27 recruits in the nation in attendance! How often do recruits get to see a rushing of the field in person? What a monumental win for us. Now we take care of business against CMU, leave no doubt, and then it's the huge night game on FOX against what will be a very good Nebraska. What a dream win
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I’m in Omaha, NE with my son’s soccer team.
I had an Iowa State fan sit with me through the fourth quarter with me as I was a nervous wreck!
This is amazing! GO ILLINI!!!!!!
I had an Iowa State fan sit with me through the fourth quarter with me as I was a nervous wreck!
This is amazing! GO ILLINI!!!!!!
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Valentine's ability to hit the hole. Man, he is going to be fun to watch.
We are legit!