
Flashback Friday: Rewind to the last time Illinois beat Minnesota
By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent
October 14, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
It was less than a year ago that Illini football remained deep into the abyss of the college football landscape. A team who struggled to secure wins, keep talent, and maintain a level of consistency that would make a passionate Illini fanbase proud.
As I type this, the date is October 14, 2022, the eve of the Illini’s biggest homecoming game in recent memory. At 5-1 (2-1 B1G) and ranked No. 24 in the nation, the Orange and Blue are on the verge of clinching its first bowl berth since 2019 and moving one step closer to a potential date with destiny in Indianapolis come December.