Illinois football breaks into CFP rankings: Full bracket, playoff picture
The Illini (7-3, 4-3) landed at No. 25 in the third CFP rankings of the 12-team playoff, the program's first appearance in 2024. Illinois is one of five Big Ten teams in the ranks, with the other four all in the top five: No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 4 Penn State and No. 5 Indiana.