The Champaign Room · Nov 4, 2019
Lovie Smith: “This is the biggest game we’ve had since I’ve been here”
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesThe Illini have won three Big Ten games in row, and are just one win away from bowl eligibility. Here’s what head coach Lovie Smith had to say:
On the 38-10 win over Rutgers:
It’s a good feeling to be playing better football. We went into the third quarter wanting to play. Good quarter of ball.
Biggest fourth quarter we’ve had since we’ve been here. This is the position you want to be in.
On the three game winning streak:
Of course this is a good feeling to be playing better football.
A lot of guys are playing their best football. That is big.
It has to give you confidence when you make plays. Find a way to win.