Struggling Illinois, Rutgers meet with QB questions
Illinois and Rutgers are struggling and facing quarterback questions.
Illinois and Rutgers are struggling and facing quarterback questions.
Illinois looking for answers to leaky run defense
Down by a touchdown in the fourth quarter and 69 yards from the Illinois end zone, Purdue decided its best bet was to hand the ball to a freshman backup tailback.
Down by a touchdown in the fourth quarter and 69 yards from the Illinois end zone, Purdue decided its best bet was to hand the ball to a freshman backup tailback.
Creighton and DePaul are Big East coaches' preseason picks
Marissa Janning and Creighton are in an unfamiliar position: favorites to win the Big East Conference.
Marissa Janning and Creighton are in an unfamiliar position: favorites to win the Big East Conference.
NLRB gives Northwestern football players right to tweet
In another step toward redefining the amateur status of college athletes, Northwestern has agreed to drop social media restrictions placed on football players after the National Labor Relations Board decided those rules were unlawful.
In another step toward redefining the amateur status of college athletes, Northwestern has agreed to drop social media restrictions placed on football players after the National Labor Relations Board decided those rules were unlawful.
Illinois unsure if QB Wes Lunt will face Rutgers
Illinois coach Lovie Smith said Monday that he does not yet know much about quarterback Wes Lunt's injury or whether the senior will be able to play Saturday at Rutgers.
Illinois coach Lovie Smith said Monday that he does not yet know much about quarterback Wes Lunt's injury or whether the senior will be able to play Saturday at Rutgers.
Purdue pulls out overtime win at Illinois, 34-31
Purdue came to Illinois Saturday reeling from a 43-point loss at Maryland and living with growing pressure on its coach, Darrel Hazell, to win.
Purdue came to Illinois Saturday reeling from a 43-point loss at Maryland and living with growing pressure on its coach, Darrel Hazell, to win.
Terrell helps lead W. Michigan past N. Illinois 45-30
Zach Terrell guided Western Michigan to four scores after halftime, including the dagger touchdown from the 2, to defeat six-time defending Mid-American West champion Northern Illinois 45-30 on Saturday night.
Zach Terrell guided Western Michigan to four scores after halftime, including the dagger touchdown from the 2, to defeat six-time defending Mid-American West champion Northern Illinois 45-30 on Saturday night.
Youngstown St. pulls away in 4th, beats Illinois St. 20-6
Ricky Davis threw a touchdown pass and Tevin McCaster ran for another score in the fourth quarter as Youngstown State beat Illinois State 20-6 on Saturday.
Ricky Davis threw a touchdown pass and Tevin McCaster ran for another score in the fourth quarter as Youngstown State beat Illinois State 20-6 on Saturday.
Illini, Groce hopes to bury bad memories left by last season
On the road recruiting recently, a song came on Illinois coach John Groce's car radio about things best left in the past, Randy Travis' "Digging Up Bones."
On the road recruiting recently, a song came on Illinois coach John Groce's car radio about things best left in the past, Randy Travis' "Digging Up Bones."
Illinois announces plans for $132M stadium renovation
The University of Illinois says it is drawing up plans to renovate the south and east sides of Memorial Stadium.
The University of Illinois says it is drawing up plans to renovate the south and east sides of Memorial Stadium.
Northern Illinois with first win, beats Ball State 31-24
Anthony Maddie threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Northern Illinois picked up its first win with a 31-24 victory over Ball State on Saturday.
Anthony Maddie threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Northern Illinois picked up its first win with a 31-24 victory over Ball State on Saturday.
Carr's 3 TD catches help Northwestern down Iowa 38-31
Justin Jackson ran for 171 yards and Austin Carr caught three touchdown passes as Northwestern held on to beat Iowa 38-31 on Saturday.
Justin Jackson ran for 171 yards and Austin Carr caught three touchdown passes as Northwestern held on to beat Iowa 38-31 on Saturday.
North Dakota St. rolls over Illinois St. 31-10
Easton Stick put on a show for Carson Wentz on Saturday, throwing for 256 yards and three touchdowns to lead North Dakota State to a 31-10 win over Illinois State.
Easton Stick put on a show for Carson Wentz on Saturday, throwing for 256 yards and three touchdowns to lead North Dakota State to a 31-10 win over Illinois State.
Newby's late flurry sends No. 15 Huskers past Illini 31-16
Terrell Newby ran for 113 of his 140 yards and scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, and No. 15 Nebraska got a scare from Illinois before winning 31-16 on Saturday.
Terrell Newby ran for 113 of his 140 yards and scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, and No. 15 Nebraska got a scare from Illinois before winning 31-16 on Saturday.
No. 15 Nebraska has chance for payback against Illinois
Nebraska is in the middle of a stretch of playing four of five games against teams it lost to last year.
Nebraska is in the middle of a stretch of playing four of five games against teams it lost to last year.
With offense flailing, Illini coaches want more from Lunt
Before the season started, Illinois coach Lovie Smith said he saw all he needed to know about his new quarterback, Wes Lunt, when he watched game film from last year's comeback win over Nebraska.
Before the season started, Illinois coach Lovie Smith said he saw all he needed to know about his new quarterback, Wes Lunt, when he watched game film from last year's comeback win over Nebraska.
Northwestern to play 2017-18 home basketball games in Rosemont
Northwestern says it will play home games during the 2017-18 season at Allstate Arena in Rosemont while its on-campus arena undergoes a $110 million renovation.
Northwestern says it will play home games during the 2017-18 season at Allstate Arena in Rosemont while its on-campus arena undergoes a $110 million renovation.
Griffith's sack lifts Illinois St. over Indiana St. 34-31
Isaac Harker passed for 237 yards and two touchdowns, Roland Genesy rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, and Jonas Griffith's sack and forced fumble in the game's waning moments clinched a 34-31 Indiana State win over Illinois State on Saturday in the Missouri Valley opener for both teams.
Isaac Harker passed for 237 yards and two touchdowns, Roland Genesy rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, and Jonas Griffith's sack and forced fumble in the game's waning moments clinched a 34-31 Indiana State win over Illinois State on Saturday in the Missouri Valley opener for both teams.
Western Illinois holds off Northern Illinois for 28-23 win
Sean McGuire threw for 315 yards and a touchdown, the Western Illinois defense came up with two late stops, and the FCS Leathernecks upset Northern Illinois 28-23 on Saturday.
Sean McGuire threw for 315 yards and a touchdown, the Western Illinois defense came up with two late stops, and the FCS Leathernecks upset Northern Illinois 28-23 on Saturday.
Illini stunned by loss, try to use bye to forget, improve
If ever a team could use a week off , it would Illinois after Saturday's 34-10 home loss to Western Michigan.
If ever a team could use a week off , it would Illinois after Saturday's 34-10 home loss to Western Michigan.