blog posts Illinois Football finishes season ranked #16 in AP poll Jan 22, 2025 9:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Fighting Illini beat #14 South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to secure the program's highest AP Top 25 finish since 2001. Illinois tied its program record with 10 wins in 2024, including four wins against AP Top 25 ranked teams. Share on Facebook Tweet Email