The Illini are far from quitting on 2023

For the love of god, this is just Week 3.

This thought should never be uttered.

How long until fans turn on Bielema?

This is unacceptable.

— Mike Carpenter (@FanboyCarp) September 9, 2023 I’m sorry, but this idea keeps fans from returning to Memorial Stadium. Just trust the damn process.

Before diving into the stats, Illinois isn't Alabama. Illinois isn't Michigan. Illinois isn't even Wisconsin, which, since the Barry Alvarez days, has a respected name in college football. It will take a bit to get back to peak performance levels when you lose your main starters.

These are what we call growing pains. This is what builds character with our first-time starters.

I had shared this before, but if you…