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Illinois players take the field for the Music City Bowl against Tennessee for an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Social Media Buzzes After Illinois' Music City Bowl Win Over Tennessee

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Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' Dramatic Win Over Tennessee

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Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) changes the play against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Tennessee defensive backs Jalen McMurray (6) and Andre Turrentine (2) stand over Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) after he was tackled during an NCAA college football game on November 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida.

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Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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Tennessee football offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle speaks to the media during football media day, in Knoxville, Tennessee, July 29, 2025.

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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel during warm-ups before a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on November 1, 2025.

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Tennessee linebacker Jordan Burns (11) walks to the locker room after the NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini team stands as the band plays the school fight song after a win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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