Late steal gives Marquette a 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois
Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois.
Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois.
Grandison leads short-handed No. 11 Illinois past Jackson St
Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 20 points as short-handed No. 11 Illinois opened the season by rolling past Jackson State 71-47 on Tuesday night.
Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 20 points as short-handed No. 11 Illinois opened the season by rolling past Jackson State 71-47 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
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.
Illini QB Artur Sitkowski out for season with broken arm
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.
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.
Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA’s 1st 9OT game
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.
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.
Illinois, Penn State unsure of quarterbacks ahead of matchup
Illinois is coming off a bye, trying to get its offense going, possibly without starting quarterback Brandon Peters.
Illinois is coming off a bye, trying to get its offense going, possibly without starting quarterback Brandon Peters.
LB Jake Hansen’s career at Illinois ends after knee surgery
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery.
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery.
Deep Illini build expectations around big man Kofi Cockburn
For all the excitment at Illinois this year, from earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament to the Illini’s second-round loss to Loyola-Chicago, the biggest decision for the immediate future came in the heat of midsummer when Kofi Cockburn announced he was coming back for his junior season.
For all the excitment at Illinois this year, from earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament to the Illini’s second-round loss to Loyola-Chicago, the biggest decision for the immediate future came in the heat of midsummer when Kofi Cockburn announced he was coming back for his junior season.
Wisconsin clobbers Illinois 24-0
Wisconsin outgained Illinois 491-93 yards in total offense.
Wisconsin outgained Illinois 491-93 yards in total offense.
Illinois 24, Charlotte 13
Chase Brown rushed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, the fourth best single-game rushing performance in Illinois history.
Chase Brown rushed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, the fourth best single-game rushing performance in Illinois history.
Purdue Boilermakers get past Fighting Illini 13-9
Illinois has lost four in a row since beating Nebraska in the season opener.
Illinois has lost four in a row since beating Nebraska in the season opener.
Petrino’s late field goal lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17
Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17 on Friday night.
Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17 on Friday night.
Reeling Illini bracing for conference bout against Maryland
After a season-opening win against Big Ten foe Nebraska, Illinois has lost two straight at the hands of UTSA and Virginia and is looking for a something to help right the ship.
After a season-opening win against Big Ten foe Nebraska, Illinois has lost two straight at the hands of UTSA and Virginia and is looking for a something to help right the ship.
Virginia Cavaliers beat Fighting Illini 42-14
Wide receiver Deuce Spann caught a 33-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter for the Illini, and running back Chase Brown capped the opening drive of the second half with a 21-yard scoring run.
Wide receiver Deuce Spann caught a 33-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter for the Illini, and running back Chase Brown capped the opening drive of the second half with a 21-yard scoring run.
Illinois beats Nebraska in first game in front of packed stands since 2019
Illinois starting quarterback Brandon Peters left the game holding his left (non-throwing) shoulder after being sacked hard near the end of the first quarter and was replaced by Artur Sitkowski.
Illinois starting quarterback Brandon Peters left the game holding his left (non-throwing) shoulder after being sacked hard near the end of the first quarter and was replaced by Artur Sitkowski.
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 form alliance for scheduling, policy
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future of college athletics and scheduling.
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future of college athletics and scheduling.
Big Ten teams forfeit if unable to play because of COVID-19
The Big Ten is the latest Power Five conference to announce that a team must forfeit if it doesn’t have enough players available for a league game because of COVID-19.
The Big Ten is the latest Power Five conference to announce that a team must forfeit if it doesn’t have enough players available for a league game because of COVID-19.