Illinois is back in the rankings following the win over Michigan State, checking in at No. 24 in the AP poll.
Doug Bucshon is a journalist specializing in local sports coverage, particularly focused on the University of Illinois at Champaign. He writes for Rivals.com, providing in-depth previews, recaps, and analysis of Illini football and basketball games. Doug's articles also cover player transfers, awards, and other news related to the Illini sports program.