Everyone, including me, expected the Illini to be terrible this season. They brought in 2 new coordinators and started a redshirt freshman QB from the beginning of the season. Both of those things generally spell rebuilding season. But the Illini have quietly had a pretty decent season. Not to mention one hell of an entertaining game against Michigan on Saturday.
So to celebrate what should be a bowl-qualifying win this coming Saturday against Minnesota, here are some Illinois cheerleaders.