University of Illinois

Kofi Cockburn double-double helps Illinois turn back Hawaii 66-53

November 18, 2019 9:52pm CST

Kofi Cockburn scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Illinois beat Hawaii 66-53 on Monday night.

Arizona routs Illinois 90-69 behind freshman trio

November 10, 2019 11:26pm CST

Nico Mannion scored 23 points, Josh Green added 20 and No. 21 Arizona's freshmen dominated in a 90-69 win over Illinois Sunday night.

Illinois bowl eligible after storming back to beat Michigan State 37-34

November 9, 2019 7:23pm CST

Brandon Peters threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Barker with five seconds left, completing an incredible Illinois comeback to give the Illini a 37-34 victory over Michigan State on Saturday night.

Cockburn leads way as Illinois holds off Grand Canyon 83-71

November 9, 2019 9:07am CST

Illinois started its two-game desert road trip in one of the rowdiest environments in college basketball.

Illinois can become bowl eligible by beating Michigan State

November 8, 2019 7:36am CST

One stat jumps out at Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio when he talks about Illinois.

Red hot Illini beat Rutgers 38-10

November 2, 2019 8:58pm CDT

Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.

Illini enjoying momentum as Rutgers comes to town

November 1, 2019 12:53pm CDT

Illinois coach Lovie Smith knows his team must shake off the magic dust and focus on Saturday's game, which will be against Rutgers.

Illinois has shot to earn bowl bid for 1st time under Smith

October 31, 2019 4:07pm CDT

Lovie Smith inherited outdated football facilities, among the worst in college football, when he was hired at Illinois in 2016 and he knew it.

Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

October 26, 2019 3:28pm CDT

Dre Brown kept Illinois grounded Saturday. Cornerback Tony Adams scored all the points the Fighting Illini needed.

Improving Illini defense creates big challenge for Purdue

October 25, 2019 6:49am CDT

Jeff Brohm sees Lovie Smith's influence all over Illinois' improving defense.

Illinois welcomes higher expectations entering season

October 23, 2019 11:03am CDT

A young, maturing Illinois team is hoping for a breakthrough this season - the kind coach Brad Underwood saw coming when he arrived in Champaign two years ago.

Illinois beats Wisconsin 24-23 in huge upset

October 19, 2019 3:21pm CDT

James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field as time expired and Illinois pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on Saturday.

No. 6 Wisconsin hits the road against underdog Illinois

October 18, 2019 12:46pm CDT

After five straight home games, the Badgers will hit the road for the first time since the season opener when they visit Illinois on Saturday.

Nebraska, Illinois will open 2021 football season in Ireland

October 14, 2019 11:21am CDT

Nebraska will play Illinois in Dublin, Ireland, to open the 2021 season, the second game in a five-game series of college football games on the Emerald Isle.

Michigan needs late surge to beat Illinois 42-25

October 12, 2019 5:16pm CDT

A four-touchdown lead had been whittled to three and No. 16 Michigan needed a response to Illinois' 25 straight points.

After career game, Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan turns toward Illinois

October 4, 2019 8:47pm CDT

The pressure came quickly at Tanner Morgan from two Purdue rushers, with time in the second quarter ticking down toward a minute remaining and Minnesota moving into scoring range.