Illinois football finishes season at #16 in Final AP poll
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The Fighting Illini finished strong at number 16 in the Final AP Top 25 released Tuesday. The win over #14 South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl secured the team's best Top 25 finish since 2001, when they hit #12.
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer celebrates during the Illini’s 21-17 win against South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl.
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