Mike Carpenter is ready for the Reliaquest Bowl, capping off a successful second season for Bret Bielema's program. He discusses Illini football's resurgence in 2022, from an October to remember to a November to forget, and why a win over Mississippi State would be more than just a cherry on top. Also, Luke Altmeyer commits to Illinois with 3 years of eligibility left, and a new DB coach is named. Finally, Brad Underwood's basketball squad showed signs of life before resuming Big Ten play next week.