Illinois assistant Gill Byrd leaves program; 2 others join

Illinois assistant Gill Byrd leaves program; 2 others join

Illinois defensive passing game coordinator and safeties coach Gill Byrd said Friday he is leaving the program because of an unspecified illness in his family.

Illinois defensive passing game coordinator and safeties coach Gill Byrd said Friday he is leaving the program because of an unspecified illness in his family.

Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

Garbers threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 35-20 win over Illinois on Monday in the Redbox Bowl.

Garbers threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 35-20 win over Illinois on Monday in the Redbox Bowl.

At Army-Navy game, President Trump touts new pro sports option

At Army-Navy game, President Trump touts new pro sports option

President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.

President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.

NDSU gets past Illinois State to reach FCS semifinals

NDSU gets past Illinois State to reach FCS semifinals

Griffin Crosa kicked three second-quarter field goals and North Dakota State's defense did the rest as the defending national champion Bison beat Illinois State 9-3 in an FCS quarterfinal on Saturday.

Griffin Crosa kicked three second-quarter field goals and North Dakota State's defense did the rest as the defending national champion Bison beat Illinois State 9-3 in an FCS quarterfinal on Saturday.

North Central overwhelms Muhlenberg 45-14 to advance to DIII final

North Central overwhelms Muhlenberg 45-14 to advance to DIII final

Broc Rutter threw for five touchdowns - four to Andrew Kamienski - and North Central (IL) dismantled Muhlenberg 45-14 on Saturday in a Division III semifinal game Saturday.

Broc Rutter threw for five touchdowns - four to Andrew Kamienski - and North Central (IL) dismantled Muhlenberg 45-14 on Saturday in a Division III semifinal game Saturday.

Northwestern hires BC's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator

Northwestern hires BC's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator

Northwestern hired Boston College's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday.

Northwestern hired Boston College's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday.

Illinois State beats Central Arkansas 24-14

Illinois State beats Central Arkansas 24-14

James Robinson had two touchdowns in Illinois State's 23-14 win over Central Arkansas.

James Robinson had two touchdowns in Illinois State's 23-14 win over Central Arkansas.

Northwestern parts ways with OC/QBs coach Mick McCall

Northwestern parts ways with OC/QBs coach Mick McCall

Northwestern has parted ways with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mick McCall after a miserable season.

Northwestern has parted ways with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mick McCall after a miserable season.

Northwestern upsets rival Illinois 29-10

Northwestern upsets rival Illinois 29-10

The conditions Saturday at Memorial Stadium were a depressing combination of rain, wind and flop sweat. The home crowd was leaving wet and unhappy after witnessing rival Northwestern upset the bowl-bound Illini 29-10.

The conditions Saturday at Memorial Stadium were a depressing combination of rain, wind and flop sweat. The home crowd was leaving wet and unhappy after witnessing rival Northwestern upset the bowl-bound Illini 29-10.

Austin Peay 35, Eastern Illinois 7

Austin Peay 35, Eastern Illinois 7

Austin Peay beat Eastern Illinois 35-7 and won the Ohio Valley Conference championship.

Austin Peay beat Eastern Illinois 35-7 and won the Ohio Valley Conference championship.

Minnesota Gophers 38, Northwestern Wildcats 22

Minnesota Gophers 38, Northwestern Wildcats 22

The Minnesota Gophers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 38-22 on Saturday after Tanner Morgan came out firing.

The Minnesota Gophers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 38-22 on Saturday after Tanner Morgan came out firing.

E. Michigan beats NIU 45-17 to gain bowl eligibility

E. Michigan beats NIU 45-17 to gain bowl eligibility

Mike Glass threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Eastern Michigan rolled past Northern Illinois 45-17 on Tuesday night.

Mike Glass threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Eastern Michigan rolled past Northern Illinois 45-17 on Tuesday night.

Southern Illinois 45, Western Illinois 21

Southern Illinois 45, Western Illinois 21

D.J. Davis and Javon Williams both had their career-high in rushing yards and Southern Illinois ran past Western Illinois 45-21.

D.J. Davis and Javon Williams both had their career-high in rushing yards and Southern Illinois ran past Western Illinois 45-21.

SE Missouri State scores late to top Eastern Illinois 26-12

SE Missouri State scores late to top Eastern Illinois 26-12

Shabari Davis returned a punt 36 yards for a touchdown and, trailing at halftime, Southeastern Missouri State scored three late touchdowns to defeat Eastern Illinois 26-12, winning at O'Brien Stadium for the first time since 2010.

Shabari Davis returned a punt 36 yards for a touchdown and, trailing at halftime, Southeastern Missouri State scored three late touchdowns to defeat Eastern Illinois 26-12, winning at O'Brien Stadium for the first time since 2010.