CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois football team is ranked #24 in this week’s AP Top 25. Illinois is back in the AP Top 25 for the eighth time this season. The Illini’s eight AP Poll appearances are the program’s most since 2001.
The Fighting Illini beat Michigan State Saturday, 38-16, to close the Memorial Stadium schedule with a 6-1 record. Running back Josh McCray scored three touchdowns, and wide receiver Pat Bryant had 135 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Illinois travels to Rutgers next Saturday, and will play Northwestern at Wrigley Field to close out the season.