NASHVILLE, TN (WAND) -- In less than 12 hours, the Illini will take the field for one last time as a team in 2025 heading into this season.

Illinois had the most returning starters back on a roster for any Big Ten team, which means 29 players are putting on the uniform one last time. 

Since joining the Fighting Illini family, the senior class has helped build a program that is successful year after year and getting to have one more game with their brothers is something that hasn't sunk in for some. 

The Music City Bowl game kicks off Tuesday Dec. 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Nissan Stadium. 

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