The Illini are Big Ten champions for the first time since 2005 after picking up a huge win at home against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Senior Night. (Also, a special shoutout to the Nebraska Cornhuskers for pulling off the upset at Wisconsin to open the door for a co-championship for us). Sunday’s matchup was yet another hard fought contest between the Illini and Hawkeyes in what has become a revived rivalry in the Underwood era.
Let’s a take a look at both the good and the bad from this game.
The Good
Senior Night
It was an emotional day for many Illinois fans as Sunday marked the last home game for Trent Frazier, Da’Monte Willams, Alfonso Plummer and (likely) Jacob Grandison.