Josh Whitman has preached sustained success ever since Bret Bielema became the Illini head coach.
The Fighting Illini look to win their second straight Bowl game over an SEC opponent.
Wagler has been exceptional halfway through the Illini's season and has shot up recent NBA Draft boards.
The Illini will look to finish their non-conference schedule on a high note before entering full Big Ten play.
Newton has been in and out of the lineup for a Commanders squad riddled with injury.
Illinois looked locked in defensively vs the Missouri Tigers and outrebounded the Tigers 43-24
Bryant had to have his helmet unscrewed as he was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
The former Illini finally got extended minutes with the Miami Heat.
The metrics still favor Illinois as one of the top teams in the country.
Three Illini Football starters will not be playing in the 2025 Music City Bowl, however, there is one key player that is expected to play.