Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange's nearly 102-year-old mark in No. 12 Illini's opening rout
Beatty had four returns for 133 yards to break Grange's mark of 125 set against Nebraska on Oct. 6, 1923. The third-quarter TD return was the Illini’s first since D’Angelo Bailey did it against Ohio State in 2013.
Beatty had four returns for 133 yards to break Grange's mark of 125 set against Nebraska on Oct. 6, 1923. The third-quarter TD return was the Illini’s first since D’Angelo Bailey did it against Ohio State in 2013.
How far will Notre Dame, Illinois go? Last-minute college football predictions for 2025
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
2025 Illinois Football Predictions: Fighting Illini Ranked 16th in FOX Sports Ultimate 136
Here is a look at where Illinois lands in FOX Sports' Ultimate 136 rankings of all the FBS college football teams.
Here is a look at where Illinois lands in FOX Sports' Ultimate 136 rankings of all the FBS college football teams.
Trump wants a mascot revival—even if it means reviving racism: Telander
Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.
Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.
Illinois basketball: Miami Heat, Utah Jazz select Illini stars Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley
Both Illinois basketball stars who were projected first-round picks went off the board in back-to-back picks.
Both Illinois basketball stars who were projected first-round picks went off the board in back-to-back picks.
Illini football: How Josh Kreutz, son of Bears great Olin Kreutz, is making a name for himself at Illinois
In 2025, Josh Kreutz could make his quest to make a name for himself into becoming a household name for Big Ten programs and NFL scouts.
In 2025, Josh Kreutz could make his quest to make a name for himself into becoming a household name for Big Ten programs and NFL scouts.
Illinois football: Bret Bielema, with his Illini future secure, keeps advocating for 16-team playoff
With his extension in hand, Illini football coach Bret Bielema was confident as he continued his candor for a 16-team playoff before Illini night at Wrigley Field.
With his extension in hand, Illini football coach Bret Bielema was confident as he continued his candor for a 16-team playoff before Illini night at Wrigley Field.
Illinois football strikes a Chicago pipeline with 2 local commitments this week
The Illinois basketball pipeline from Chicago to Champaign has been well documented. Illinois football is reinforcing its own pipeline from Chicago to Champaign.
The Illinois basketball pipeline from Chicago to Champaign has been well documented. Illinois football is reinforcing its own pipeline from Chicago to Champaign.
Illinois reaches extension agreements for Brad Underwood, Bret Bielema
The University of Illinois has locked up both of its premier coaches on the same day.
The University of Illinois has locked up both of its premier coaches on the same day.
What adding Andrej Stojakovic, the 'Balkan Boys' and more means for Illinois basketball
With a plethora of newcomers – both freshmen and from the transfer portal – head coach Brad Underwood has replaced the high-profile freshmen with experienced players.
With a plethora of newcomers – both freshmen and from the transfer portal – head coach Brad Underwood has replaced the high-profile freshmen with experienced players.
Here are 18 football players to watch next season in the Big Ten Conference
Here's a look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have breakout seasons this fall.
Here's a look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have breakout seasons this fall.
Illinois basketball star freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley declare for 2025 NBA Draft
Illinois basketball star freshmen will take their talents to the next level.
Illinois basketball star freshmen will take their talents to the next level.
Zvonimir Ivisic: Illinois basketball gets commit from Arkansas transfer and brother of Tomislav Ivisic
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic's brother will join the Illini from the transfer portal. Here's what it means for Illinois.
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic's brother will join the Illini from the transfer portal. Here's what it means for Illinois.
Another key contributor for Illinois basketball enters the transfer portal: what it means for the Illini
For the second day in a row, Illinois basketball has reportedly lost a key contributor. Here's what it means for the Illini.
For the second day in a row, Illinois basketball has reportedly lost a key contributor. Here's what it means for the Illini.
Illinois basketball forward and Chicago native Morez Johnson Jr. enters transfer portal | Report
One of the most promising pieces of the core Illinois basketball put together this season has entered the transfer portal.
One of the most promising pieces of the core Illinois basketball put together this season has entered the transfer portal.
Column: Illinois basketball's March Madness exit was as frustrating as its season
It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”
It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”
March Madness: Takeaways from Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament second round
Here are our takeaways from Sunday's tilt in Milwaukee where Illinois and Kentucky squared off for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
Here are our takeaways from Sunday's tilt in Milwaukee where Illinois and Kentucky squared off for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
Illinois faces tall task in matchup with No. 1 Texas and towering forwards Jones and Oldacre
llinois earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years. Their reward is No. 1-seeded Texas.
llinois earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years. Their reward is No. 1-seeded Texas.
Kentucky 84, Illinois 75: Final score and recap from March Madness
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Column: JUCO, a charity exhibition and the March Madness' invisible string benefiting Illinois basketball
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.