The best reactions to Illinois’ blowout win over USC

"Robert, what was the game at USC like in 2026?"

"The Illini cheer for hypothetical nuggets when USC missed back-to-back free throws was louder than any noise the USC crowd made all night."

— Robert Rosenthal (@ALionEye) February 19, 2026

Tonight’s win over USC will be Illinois’ seventh Quad 1 win.

The Illini have two more in the regular season — At UCLA and Michigan — before the Big Ten Tournament.

Lots of work to be done, but this team can play its way to the 1 line on Selection Sunday. https://t.co/hGGONlrq1O

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 19, 2026

“We’re so bought in right now.”

More from @IlliniMBB guard Andrej Stojakovic (@AndrejSto2) following Wednesday’s win against USC. #Illini#B1Gpic.twitter.com/zZQ6dIjYEl

— Scott Richey (@srrichey) February 19, 2026

Illinois routs USC on the road, 101-65.

The 36-pt win for the Illini is its LARGEST road win vs. a Big Ten opponent in program history.

It’s Illinois’ 2nd (!) win by 35+ points in Big Ten play this year.

That’s the MOST in a single season for the Illini ever.

Road dominance. pic.twitter.com/1kRcHFJh7j

— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) February 19, 2026

Brad Underwood could hit his 200th win this year…just has to win the next 5 games, sweep the BTT & win a natty #illinipic.twitter.com/SfY3pJdwUN

— 🆃ⓐ🅹🅷 ♕ (@Recru1t1ng_Guru) February 19, 2026

How life feels watching a fully healthy #Illini basketball team play pic.twitter.com/4GRhm1xYsf

— Illini Muse (@IlliniMuse) February 19, 2026

Play of the day?#Illini#Illinois

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— Mike Cagley (@MikeCagley) February 19, 2026

My quarterback is in attendance to see his Alma mater get boat raced by the #Illini

Respect https://t.co/kXbb9fPlvy

— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) February 19, 2026