Luke Knox, FIU football player, dies at age 22
FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.
FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.
New-look Illini look to build in Bielema’s second year
Bret Bielema offered Illinois fans a ray of hope by going 5-7 in a 2021 debut campaign highlighted by a nine-overtime win at Penn State and the first victory over rival Northwestern since 2014.
Bret Bielema offered Illinois fans a ray of hope by going 5-7 in a 2021 debut campaign highlighted by a nine-overtime win at Penn State and the first victory over rival Northwestern since 2014.
Northwestern looks to keep cycle going with another big jump
From winning the Big Ten West to crashing to the bottom of the division and then repeating the cycle, Northwestern has been following a wild pattern in recent seasons.
From winning the Big Ten West to crashing to the bottom of the division and then repeating the cycle, Northwestern has been following a wild pattern in recent seasons.
Oregon standout tight end Spencer Webb dead at 22
Webb played in 11 games for Oregon last season and was set to be the starting tight end under new head coach Lanning. He had 13 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. In 2019, he had 18 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns in nine games.
Webb played in 11 games for Oregon last season and was set to be the starting tight end under new head coach Lanning. He had 13 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. In 2019, he had 18 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns in nine games.
Georgia beats Alabama, clinches National Championship ending 41-year drought
Georgia has ended its four-decade drought as National Champions after a tough defensive battle against Alabama on Monday. The Bulldogs beat the Crimson Tide 33-18.
Georgia has ended its four-decade drought as National Champions after a tough defensive battle against Alabama on Monday. The Bulldogs beat the Crimson Tide 33-18.
Illini look to keep bowl hopes alive against Northwestern
Illinois must beat a struggling, determined Northwestern team at home on Saturday to keep alive the slimmest of hopes for a bowl bid.
Illinois must beat a struggling, determined Northwestern team at home on Saturday to keep alive the slimmest of hopes for a bowl bid.
Indiana State gets 1st win at Illinois State since 1997
The win marked Indiana State's first in Normal, Ill. since the 1997 season.
The win marked Indiana State's first in Normal, Ill. since the 1997 season.
Iowa 32, Illinois 23
Charlie Jones had a 100-yard kickoff return for No. 18 Iowa's first touchdown as the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 33-23 on Saturday.
Charlie Jones had a 100-yard kickoff return for No. 18 Iowa's first touchdown as the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 33-23 on Saturday.
Purdue beats Northwestern 32-14 at Wrigley Field
The Boilermakers never trailed and scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half to give themselves some breathing room.
The Boilermakers never trailed and scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half to give themselves some breathing room.
Illini coach Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach against Iowa
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
North Dakota wins defensive battle with Illinois State 14-7
Quincy Vaughn completed a go-ahead 3-yard scoring pass to Gaven Ziebarth with 4:26 remaining and North Dakota beat Illinois State 14-7 on Saturday.
Quincy Vaughn completed a go-ahead 3-yard scoring pass to Gaven Ziebarth with 4:26 remaining and North Dakota beat Illinois State 14-7 on Saturday.
No. 20 Wisconsin rips Northwestern 35-7
Braelon Allen rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 20 Wisconsin beat Northwestern 35-7 for its sixth consecutive victory on Saturday.
Braelon Allen rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 20 Wisconsin beat Northwestern 35-7 for its sixth consecutive victory on Saturday.
Iowa beat Northwestern 17-12
Northwestern pulled to within 17-12 with 2:21 remaining on Andrew Marty's 31-yard touchdown to Evan Hull and quickly got the ball back after Iowa went three and out.
Northwestern pulled to within 17-12 with 2:21 remaining on Andrew Marty's 31-yard touchdown to Evan Hull and quickly got the ball back after Iowa went three and out.
Illinois State Redbirds beat Northern Iowa 17-10 in overtime
Jackson Waring fired a 27-yard touchdown pass to Austin Nagel in overtime to give Illinois State a 17-10 win over No. 13-ranked Northern Iowa, the Redbirds first overtime win since 2015.
Jackson Waring fired a 27-yard touchdown pass to Austin Nagel in overtime to give Illinois State a 17-10 win over No. 13-ranked Northern Iowa, the Redbirds first overtime win since 2015.
Illinois defeats Minnesota 14-6
Kerby Joseph picked off Tanner Morgan at the Illini 45-yard line with 38 seconds left. That halted the rally by the Gophers and stopped their four-game winning streak cold.
Kerby Joseph picked off Tanner Morgan at the Illini 45-yard line with 38 seconds left. That halted the rally by the Gophers and stopped their four-game winning streak cold.
Division-leading Gophers give stout run ‘D’ test vs. Illini
The Gophers (6-2, 4-1) host Illinois on Saturday, when defending Chase Brown will become their top priority.
The Gophers (6-2, 4-1) host Illinois on Saturday, when defending Chase Brown will become their top priority.
Minnesota trounces Northwestern 41-14
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.
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
Noah Vedral threw for 138 yards and rushed for a touchdown to lead Rutgers past Illinois 20-14 on Saturday.
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
Two season-ending injuries at running back have not derailed Minnesota's season thanks to a talented freshmen duo and a powerful offensive line.
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
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.
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.