I would have like to seen the Illini at least make a game of it, and they almost did until the ball was punched out of Jacob Willis' hands in the third.
I can't complain too much though. I have a feeling quite a few teams would have met the same fate had they been facing this USC team. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that they would beat Ohio State in Columbus and play in the Rose Bowl this season.
So, good job Illini and thank you seniors for bringing the program this far. Underclassmen, don't forget yesterday. If you want to compete consistently with the big boys (and in college football these days, USC is the biggest on the block), you have some work to do.
"I told the young guys we've brought you this far, now it's up to you to take the next step, to win Big Ten championships and national championships," Leman said.
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