Orange and Blue News breaks down the player grades from the Illini's upset 82-72 home loss to USC on Saturday.
Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead Southern California to an 82-72 win over No.13 Illinois.
Illinois is set to host a strong group of visitors in the 2026 and 207 class this weekend.
Illinois has signed ex-Idaho offensive lineman Ayden Knapik.
Ben Humrichous scored a season-high 21 point as Illinois crushed Penn State 91-52.
