Key's career best 17 lead N. Illinois in rout of Roosevelt
Jaylen Key finished a perfect 7 of 7 from the field and 3 of 3 at the line for a career-high 17 points and Northern Illinois faced little trouble in a 99-55 win over NAIA Roosevelt on Monday night.
Jaylen Key finished a perfect 7 of 7 from the field and 3 of 3 at the line for a career-high 17 points and Northern Illinois faced little trouble in a 99-55 win over NAIA Roosevelt on Monday night.
No. 7 Wisconsin rolls to 48-3 win over Illinois
Corey Clement ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns, Dare Ogunbowale added 103 yards on seven carries and Wisconsin's defense intercepted Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. four times in rolling to a 48-3 win on Saturday.
Corey Clement ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns, Dare Ogunbowale added 103 yards on seven carries and Wisconsin's defense intercepted Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. four times in rolling to a 48-3 win on Saturday.
Northern Illinois beats Indiana State 80-78 in OT
Laytwan Porter made the game-winning free throw with 4 seconds left in overtime and Northern Illinois beat Indiana State 80-78 in Friday night's season opener.
Laytwan Porter made the game-winning free throw with 4 seconds left in overtime and Northern Illinois beat Indiana State 80-78 in Friday night's season opener.
Law, Lindsey lead Northwestern over Miss Valley State 94-63
Vic Law had a career-high 18 points, Scottie Lindsey added 17 and Northwestern opened its fourth season under coach Chris Collins with a 94-63 rout of Mississippi Valley State on Friday night.
Vic Law had a career-high 18 points, Scottie Lindsey added 17 and Northwestern opened its fourth season under coach Chris Collins with a 94-63 rout of Mississippi Valley State on Friday night.
Illinois, Hill roll past Southeast Missouri in opener, 81-62
Illinois forward Malcolm Hill missed his first four shots from the field Friday, mirroring his team's slow start in the season opener against Southeast Missouri State.
Illinois forward Malcolm Hill missed his first four shots from the field Friday, mirroring his team's slow start in the season opener against Southeast Missouri State.
No. 21 DePaul women throttle Appalachian State 99-58
Ashton Millender scored 19 points, Amarah Coleman had 16, and No. 21 DePaul raced to a 45-point halftime lead en route to a 99-58 season-opening win over Appalachian State on Friday night.
Ashton Millender scored 19 points, Amarah Coleman had 16, and No. 21 DePaul raced to a 45-point halftime lead en route to a 99-58 season-opening win over Appalachian State on Friday night.
Loyola uses spurt after half to beat Alcorn State 69-44
Milton Doyle scored 21 points, had six assists and three rebounds to lift Loyola-Chicago past Alcorn State 69-44 on Friday night.
Milton Doyle scored 21 points, had six assists and three rebounds to lift Loyola-Chicago past Alcorn State 69-44 on Friday night.
Kolbe's 4 TDs help Illinois St. top W. Illinois 31-26
Jake Kolbe threw a career-best four touchdown passes and Anthony Warrum had two TD catches for the second consecutive game, helping Illinois State outlast Western Illinois 31-26 on Saturday.
Jake Kolbe threw a career-best four touchdown passes and Anthony Warrum had two TD catches for the second consecutive game, helping Illinois State outlast Western Illinois 31-26 on Saturday.
Clement leads No. 8 Wisconsin to 21-7 win over Northwestern
It wasn't just about building on a huge victory and a return to the Top 10 for No. 8 Wisconsin. The Badgers wanted to end their recent struggles against Northwestern.
It wasn't just about building on a huge victory and a return to the Top 10 for No. 8 Wisconsin. The Badgers wanted to end their recent struggles against Northwestern.
Illinois receiver Thieman out for season with broken ankle
Illinois coach Lovie Smith says freshman receiver Dominic Thieman will have surgery Tuesday and miss the rest of the season after being knocked out of Saturday's loss to Minnesota.
Illinois coach Lovie Smith says freshman receiver Dominic Thieman will have surgery Tuesday and miss the rest of the season after being knocked out of Saturday's loss to Minnesota.
Ohio State holds on to beat Northwestern 24-20
Curtis Samuel ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 9:43 left to give Ohio State a lead and J.T. Barrett converted two key third downs on a game-sealing drive to give the sixth-ranked Buckeyes a 24-20 victory against Northwestern on Saturday.
Curtis Samuel ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 9:43 left to give Ohio State a lead and J.T. Barrett converted two key third downs on a game-sealing drive to give the sixth-ranked Buckeyes a 24-20 victory against Northwestern on Saturday.
Minnesota turns turnovers into points, downs Illinois 40-17
A pair of early Illinois turnovers and a short punt gave Minnesota the ball at the Illinois 49-, 20- and 9-yard lines, and the Gophers turned each into a touchdown on the way to a 40-17 win.
A pair of early Illinois turnovers and a short punt gave Minnesota the ball at the Illinois 49-, 20- and 9-yard lines, and the Gophers turned each into a touchdown on the way to a 40-17 win.
Northwestern CB Matthew Harris says he's giving up football
Northwestern cornerback Matthew Harris, who hasn't played since Sept. 10, announced his retirement from football Monday.
Northwestern cornerback Matthew Harris, who hasn't played since Sept. 10, announced his retirement from football Monday.
South Dakota edges Illinois State 27-24
Backup quarterback Austin Simmons threw for two touchdowns as South Dakota edged Illinois State 27-24 on Saturday.
Backup quarterback Austin Simmons threw for two touchdowns as South Dakota edged Illinois State 27-24 on Saturday.
Northwestern throttles Indiana 24-14 for third straight win
Indiana and Northwestern have the look of two Big Ten teams passing in midseason.
Indiana and Northwestern have the look of two Big Ten teams passing in midseason.
No. 3 Michigan tops Illinois 41-8, tunes up for Michigan St
Wilton Speight threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters before watching No. 3 Michigan finish off Illinois 41-8 Saturday.
Wilton Speight threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters before watching No. 3 Michigan finish off Illinois 41-8 Saturday.
Maddie's 5 TDs lead No. Illinois in drubbing of Buffalo
Anthony Maddie threw for 199 yards, ran for 125 more, and had five total touchdowns to help lead Northern Illinois to a 44-7 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
Anthony Maddie threw for 199 yards, ran for 125 more, and had five total touchdowns to help lead Northern Illinois to a 44-7 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
Illini's Nickerson leads defense, looks to Michigan test
His Illinois team is a double-digit underdog, but Saturday will bring the kind of game Hardy Nickerson has been waiting for since he decided to transfer from Cal.
His Illinois team is a double-digit underdog, but Saturday will bring the kind of game Hardy Nickerson has been waiting for since he decided to transfer from Cal.
Smith: Lunt improving, but no word on return for Michigan
Illinois coach Lovie Smith says injured quarterback Wes Lunt is improving but will not yet say whether he will return for Saturday's game at No. 3 Michigan.
Illinois coach Lovie Smith says injured quarterback Wes Lunt is improving but will not yet say whether he will return for Saturday's game at No. 3 Michigan.
Foster scores twice, Mosely returns pick in Illinois win
Riding a four-game losing streak, all Illinois coach Lovie Smith wanted was for a couple of his players to make some big plays.
Riding a four-game losing streak, all Illinois coach Lovie Smith wanted was for a couple of his players to make some big plays.