College Football

Division-leading Gophers give stout run ‘D’ test vs. Illini

November 4, 2021 1:04pm CDT

The Gophers (6-2, 4-1) host Illinois on Saturday, when defending Chase Brown will become their top priority.

Minnesota trounces Northwestern 41-14

October 30, 2021 7:45pm CDT

Mar’Keise Irving ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 110 yards and Justin Walley scooped up a fumble and ran 25 yards for a score as Minnesota defeated Northwestern 41-14 Saturday.

Rutgers edges Illinois 20-14 for its first Big Ten win

October 30, 2021 5:04pm CDT

Noah Vedral threw for 138 yards and rushed for a touchdown to lead Rutgers past Illinois 20-14 on Saturday.

Run-heavy Gophers take win streak to Northwestern

October 28, 2021 12:41pm CDT

Two season-ending injuries at running back have not derailed Minnesota's season thanks to a talented freshmen duo and a powerful offensive line.

Illini have chance to show growth against Rutgers

October 28, 2021 12:02pm CDT

A week after outlasting Penn State on the road in an NCAA-record nine overtimes, Illinois has an opportunity to show the program is finally rounding into shape under first-year coach Bret Bielema.

Illini QB Artur Sitkowski out for season with broken arm

October 26, 2021 10:30am CDT

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left arm against Penn State. Brandon Peters will start the Illini’s home game against Rutgers on Saturday.

Northern Illinois rallies in final minute to beat Central Michigan

October 23, 2021 4:21pm CDT

Rocky Lombardi threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and freshman Kanon Woodill kicked the go-ahead field goal with under a minute to go in his first collegiate action to give Northern Illinois a 39-38 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday.

Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA’s 1st 9OT game

October 23, 2021 3:55pm CDT

Casey Washington caught a 2-point conversion pass from Brandon Peters to end the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and lift Illinois over No. 7 Penn State 20-18 Saturday.

No. 6 Michigan tops Northwestern 33-7

October 23, 2021 3:34pm CDT

Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins combined for 229 yards rushing and four touchdowns, carrying No. 6 Michigan to a 33-7 win over Northwestern on Saturday.

Illinois, Penn State unsure of quarterbacks ahead of matchup

October 21, 2021 2:26pm CDT

Illinois is coming off a bye, trying to get its offense going, possibly without starting quarterback Brandon Peters.

No. 6 Michigan faces stern test against Northwestern

October 21, 2021 2:13pm CDT

The Northwestern Wildcats will be seeking their first road win this season and their first win over the Michigan Wolverines since 2008.

LB Jake Hansen’s career at Illinois ends after knee surgery

October 20, 2021 2:41pm CDT

Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery.

North Dakota State Bison beat Illinois State Redbirds 20-0

October 16, 2021 7:21pm CDT

Illinois State (2-4, 0-3) crossed midfield just three times and got no than the NDSU 29.

Northwestern Wildcats 21, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7

October 16, 2021 4:23pm CDT

Ryan Hilinski threw for 267 yards and two touchdown passes.

Wisconsin clobbers Illinois 24-0

October 9, 2021 6:25pm CDT

Wisconsin outgained Illinois 491-93 yards in total offense.

Northern Illinois rallies in 22-20 victory over Toledo

October 9, 2021 3:24pm CDT

A pass interference penalty and Rocky Lombardi's 34-yard strike to Tyrice Richie on back-to-back plays gave the Huskies (4-2, 2-0) the ball at the Rockets' 7-yard line, setting the stage for John Richardson.