Illinois jumps to No. 5 in the new AP Top 25, as the Big Ten has 4 of the top 10 spots
- Posted on February 2, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois jumps to No. 5 in the new AP Top 25, as the Big Ten has 4 of the top 10 spots

Illinois’ four-spot climb to No. 5 was the highest of the week in the AP Top 25. The Illini (19-3, 10-1 Big Ten) have won 11 straight games.