Illinois defeats Rutgers 23-20 with game-winning field goal
Illini kicker James McCourt overcame two long misses in the fourth quarter to hit a 47-yard field goal with three seconds left to lift Illinois past Rutgers 23-20 for the Illini's first win of the season.
Illini kicker James McCourt overcame two long misses in the fourth quarter to hit a 47-yard field goal with three seconds left to lift Illinois past Rutgers 23-20 for the Illini's first win of the season.
Illini return with high expectations behind star duo
The return of stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn has brought a sense of optimism and high expectations to an Illinois program that saw a magical season abruptly halted by the pandemic in March.
The return of stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn has brought a sense of optimism and high expectations to an Illinois program that saw a magical season abruptly halted by the pandemic in March.
Minnesota beats Illinois, which was down to fourth string quarterback due to COVID
It was a bad day for Illinois, with 12 players out because of COVID-19 protocols. The team was led by the fourth-string quarterback to a 41-14 loss to Minnesota Saturday.
It was a bad day for Illinois, with 12 players out because of COVID-19 protocols. The team was led by the fourth-string quarterback to a 41-14 loss to Minnesota Saturday.
Gophers, Illini square off looking for first win of season
Minnesota has a golden opportunity to notch its first win of the season on Saturday when it travels to Illinois to face a team decimated by COVID-19 protocols.
Minnesota has a golden opportunity to notch its first win of the season on Saturday when it travels to Illinois to face a team decimated by COVID-19 protocols.
Purdue beats quarterback-depleted Illinois 31-24
Aiden O’Connell passed for two touchdowns and Purdue hung on to beat a COVID-19-decimated Illinois team that was down to its fourth-string quarterback, 31-24.
Aiden O’Connell passed for two touchdowns and Purdue hung on to beat a COVID-19-decimated Illinois team that was down to its fourth-string quarterback, 31-24.
Illinois seeking to surprise No. 14 Wisconsin one more time
Illinois believes its upset of Wisconsin last year showed how far the program has come. The oddsmakers are reminding the Illini how far they still have to go.
Illinois believes its upset of Wisconsin last year showed how far the program has come. The oddsmakers are reminding the Illini how far they still have to go.
Big Ten’s return highlights a Super 6 college football weekend
Trio of games highlights FOX’s college football schedule.
Trio of games highlights FOX’s college football schedule.
Coming off bowl season, Illini eye bigger goals in Big Ten
Illinois appears poised to make a statement in the Big Ten. And coach Lovie Smith sees no reason why his team can’t.
Illinois appears poised to make a statement in the Big Ten. And coach Lovie Smith sees no reason why his team can’t.
Big Ten reverses course, aims for October start to football
Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased.
Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased.
Amid pressure, Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football
If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start a season in about a month, but for now there is no timetable for a vote to move forward.
If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start a season in about a month, but for now there is no timetable for a vote to move forward.
Trump calls on Big Ten Conference to play fall football
The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
Big Ten parents at protest want details on no-play decision
Parents of Big Ten football players, upset over the process that led to the postponement of the fall season, held a protest near the conference’s Chicago-area headquarters Friday while an attorney in Nebraska demanded Commissioner Kevin Warren turn over material illustrating how the decision was made.
Parents of Big Ten football players, upset over the process that led to the postponement of the fall season, held a protest near the conference’s Chicago-area headquarters Friday while an attorney in Nebraska demanded Commissioner Kevin Warren turn over material illustrating how the decision was made.
Former Illinois coach Lou Henson dies at 88
Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.
Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu declares for NBA draft
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
No. 19 Ohio State rallies past No. 23 Illinois 71-63
Kaleb Wesson scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Ohio State past No. 23 Illinois 71-63 on Thursday night.
Kaleb Wesson scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Ohio State past No. 23 Illinois 71-63 on Thursday night.
Wisconsin women beat Illinois in Big Ten tourney
Abby Laszewski had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Imani Lewis added 14 points and nine boards, and Wisconsin beat Illinois 71-55 in the Big Ten Conference tournament Wednesday.
Abby Laszewski had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Imani Lewis added 14 points and nine boards, and Wisconsin beat Illinois 71-55 in the Big Ten Conference tournament Wednesday.
Illinois rewards Underwood with 3-year contract extension
Illinois rewarded basketball coach Brad Underwood for a significant jump this season with a three-year contract extension through 2026, the school announced Monday.
Illinois rewarded basketball coach Brad Underwood for a significant jump this season with a three-year contract extension through 2026, the school announced Monday.
Illinois beats Indiana 67-66
Illinois beat Indiana 67-66 thanks in part to a key 3-pointer down the stretch from Ayo Dosunmu.
Illinois beat Indiana 67-66 thanks in part to a key 3-pointer down the stretch from Ayo Dosunmu.
Northwestern beats Illinois 75-58 to clinch share of first Big Ten title in 30 years
Northwestern beat Illinois 75-58 to clinch share of first Big Ten title in 30 years on Saturday.
Northwestern beat Illinois 75-58 to clinch share of first Big Ten title in 30 years on Saturday.
Alan Griffin scores career-high 24 as Illini beat Northwestern
Alan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66 on Thursday night.
Alan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66 on Thursday night.