Illini Remain 9th in AP Poll Ahead of Top 20 Showdown at No. 19 Indiana

(From Illinois Sports Information Office)

September 14, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football team stayed at #9 in the AP Top 25, the Associated Press announced Sunday. Illinois is ranked #8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, a one-spot rise following the 38-0 shutout victory over Western Michigan.

Illinois travels to #19 Indiana on Saturday for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on NBC. The Illini and Hoosiers will meet in a top-25 matchup for the second time ever and the first time since October 28, 1950 when #12 Illinois beat #19 Indiana, 20-0, in Champaign.

The #9 AP ranking is Illinois' highest since December 2001.

 

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