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.
Turnovers help Eastern Illinois beat Illinois State 24-21
Mitch Kimble passed for 108 yards and two touchdowns and Eastern Illinois capitalized on three turnovers to hold off Illinois State 24-21 on Saturday in the 105th Mid-America Classic.
Mitch Kimble passed for 108 yards and two touchdowns and Eastern Illinois capitalized on three turnovers to hold off Illinois State 24-21 on Saturday in the 105th Mid-America Classic.
San Diego State beats Northern Illinois 42-28
Donnel Pumphrey ran for three touchdowns and Christian Chapman threw for three more as San Diego State won its 13th consecutive game, beating Northern Illinois 42-28 on Saturday.
Donnel Pumphrey ran for three touchdowns and Christian Chapman threw for three more as San Diego State won its 13th consecutive game, beating Northern Illinois 42-28 on Saturday.
W. Michigan bags second Big Ten win, downs Illinois, 34-10
Western Michigan came to Illinois Saturday as three-point favorites to pick up its second win in three weeks over a Big Ten team.
Western Michigan came to Illinois Saturday as three-point favorites to pick up its second win in three weeks over a Big Ten team.
Northwestern gets first win, 24-13 over Duke
After losing to a Mid-American Conference opponent to open the season, then an FCS school in week two, Northwestern got on the right track by beating a Power Five school.
After losing to a Mid-American Conference opponent to open the season, then an FCS school in week two, Northwestern got on the right track by beating a Power Five school.
Illinois' weak finishing leaves 'bad, terrible feeling'
Three plays into the fourth quarter last Saturday, Illinois was within a touchdown and a two-point conversion of North Carolina.
Three plays into the fourth quarter last Saturday, Illinois was within a touchdown and a two-point conversion of North Carolina.
Slattery's 33-yard FG leads Illinois State over NU, 9-7
Sean Slattery connected on a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois State a 9-7 upset of Northwestern on Saturday.
Sean Slattery connected on a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois State a 9-7 upset of Northwestern on Saturday.
Flowers shines, South Florida routs Northern Illinois
Quinton Flowers threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns to lead South Florida to a 48-17 rout of Northern Illinois on Saturday night.
Quinton Flowers threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns to lead South Florida to a 48-17 rout of Northern Illinois on Saturday night.
Trubisky leads North Carolina past Illinois, 48-23
Nursing an eight-point lead with just over 12 minutes left Saturday, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky heaved the ball deep toward Ryan Switzer but instead connected with the back of an Illinois defensive back.
Nursing an eight-point lead with just over 12 minutes left Saturday, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky heaved the ball deep toward Ryan Switzer but instead connected with the back of an Illinois defensive back.
Northwestern looking to bounce back against Illinois State
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald did not need to search too far to remind his players that a loss in Week 1 does not squash their goals.
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald did not need to search too far to remind his players that a loss in Week 1 does not squash their goals.
U of Illinois approves six-year, $21 million contract for Smith
University of Illinois trustees have approved a contract with football coach Lovie Smith that will pay him at least $21 million over six years.
University of Illinois trustees have approved a contract with football coach Lovie Smith that will pay him at least $21 million over six years.
Like father, like son: Nickerson Jr. setting tone for Illini
Illinois coach Lovie Smith got a fantastic two-for-one deal when he hired Hardy Nickerson as his defensive coordinator. Once Nickerson arrived in Champaign, his son decided to follow as a graduate transfer from California.
Illinois coach Lovie Smith got a fantastic two-for-one deal when he hired Hardy Nickerson as his defensive coordinator. Once Nickerson arrived in Champaign, his son decided to follow as a graduate transfer from California.
Allen's 7-yard TD run lifts Wyoming over N. Illinois in 3OT
Josh Allen eluded three would-be tacklers on a wild touchdown scramble from 7 yards out in the third overtime to lift Wyoming to a 40-34 win over Northern Illinois in a game that began nearly two hours late Saturday night due to thunderstorms and ended early Sunday morning.
Josh Allen eluded three would-be tacklers on a wild touchdown scramble from 7 yards out in the third overtime to lift Wyoming to a 40-34 win over Northern Illinois in a game that began nearly two hours late Saturday night due to thunderstorms and ended early Sunday morning.
Illinois State dominates Valparaiso 50-13
Alejandro Rivera picked off a Ryan Clarke pass on the second play of the game, returning it 27 yards for a touchdown and Illinois State went on to roll over Valparaiso 50-13.
Alejandro Rivera picked off a Ryan Clarke pass on the second play of the game, returning it 27 yards for a touchdown and Illinois State went on to roll over Valparaiso 50-13.
Illinois opens Smith era with 52-3 win over Murray State
Lovie Smith has made no secret that Illinois' defense was the strength of the team. On Saturday, the Illini proved him right, rolling up six sacks and pulling in a pair of decisive early interceptions in a 52-3 win over Murray State.
Lovie Smith has made no secret that Illinois' defense was the strength of the team. On Saturday, the Illini proved him right, rolling up six sacks and pulling in a pair of decisive early interceptions in a 52-3 win over Murray State.
Terrell, Bogan lead Western Michigan over Northwestern 22-21
Zach Terrell threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, Jamauri Bogan had a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down and Western Michigan posted a 22-21 upset of Northwestern on Saturday.
Zach Terrell threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, Jamauri Bogan had a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down and Western Michigan posted a 22-21 upset of Northwestern on Saturday.