+0. Loss allowances over Army, Memphis, and Liberty. Deservedness blocking highly-rated 3+ loss teams with no loss allowances over Boise State such as Illinois from being ranked ahead of Boise State
(9-3) - Illinois is a solid team. Their loss to a pesky Minnesota team that has caused some other conference teams mild troubles does sting, but being 5th in this year's B1G is a decent showing. I had debated ranking them ahead of Missouri, but placed them behind given their slightly worse strength of record. Quality wins: N/A