Hackenberg leads Penn State over Illinois 39-0
Christian Hackenberg caught four passes all week in preparation to catch just one on Saturday. Maybe.
Christian Hackenberg caught four passes all week in preparation to catch just one on Saturday. Maybe.
Illinois State needs late rally to beat Indiana State 27-24
Marshaun Coprich ran for 165 yards and a touchdown as Illinois State rallied to defeat Indiana State 27-24 Saturday.
Marshaun Coprich ran for 165 yards and a touchdown as Illinois State rallied to defeat Indiana State 27-24 Saturday.
Wadley has 4 TDs, No. 17 Iowa tops No. 20 Northwestern 40-10
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Reserve running back Akrum Wadley ran for 192 yards and tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns to carry No. 17 Iowa over No. 20 Northwestern 40-10 on Saturday. With leading rusher Jordan Canzeri sidelined in the first quarter with an ankle injury, Wadley took over for Iowa (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten). The injury occurred following a short run when Northwestern linebacker Jaylen Prater landed on Canzeri, folding his ankle under a pile of players.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Reserve running back Akrum Wadley ran for 192 yards and tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns to carry No. 17 Iowa over No. 20 Northwestern 40-10 on Saturday. With leading rusher Jordan Canzeri sidelined in the first quarter with an ankle injury, Wadley took over for Iowa (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten). The injury occurred following a short run when Northwestern linebacker Jaylen Prater landed on Canzeri, folding his ankle under a pile of players.
Illinois State beats Youngstown State 31-29
Marshaun Coprich ran for 131 yards and a touchdown and Illinois State held on to beat Youngstown State 31-29 on Saturday night.
Marshaun Coprich ran for 131 yards and a touchdown and Illinois State held on to beat Youngstown State 31-29 on Saturday night.
No. 13 Northwestern humbled in 38-0 loss to No. 18 Michigan
Northwestern was put on its heels in the opening seconds by Michigan and simply could not recover.
Northwestern was put on its heels in the opening seconds by Michigan and simply could not recover.
Northern Illinois beats Ball State 59-41
Drew Hare threw two touchdowns and ran for another while Joel Bouagnon and Jordan Huff ran for two scores each as Northern Illinois beat Ball State 59-41 on Saturday.
Drew Hare threw two touchdowns and ran for another while Joel Bouagnon and Jordan Huff ran for two scores each as Northern Illinois beat Ball State 59-41 on Saturday.
No. 22 Iowa holds off Illinois 29-20
With their unbeaten season in peril, Iowa put the ball in Jordan Canzeri's hands.
With their unbeaten season in peril, Iowa put the ball in Jordan Canzeri's hands.
Late Allison TD delivers Illinois win over Nebraska, 14-13
The Illini fought back from a 13-0 fourth-quarter deficit, defeating the Cornhuskers 14-13 on a 1-yard touchdown pass to Geronimo Allison with 10 seconds left in the game.
The Illini fought back from a 13-0 fourth-quarter deficit, defeating the Cornhuskers 14-13 on a 1-yard touchdown pass to Geronimo Allison with 10 seconds left in the game.
Central Michigan overtakes Northern Illinois 29-19
Cooper Rush threw two touchdown passes and Brian Eavey kicked three field goals Saturday to help Central Michigan overtake Northern Illinois for a 29-19 win in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Cooper Rush threw two touchdown passes and Brian Eavey kicked three field goals Saturday to help Central Michigan overtake Northern Illinois for a 29-19 win in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Illinois State rides Coprich to 21-13 win over Northern Iowa
Marshaun Coprich had 169 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns to lead Illinois State past Northern Iowa 21-13 on Saturday.
Marshaun Coprich had 169 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns to lead Illinois State past Northern Iowa 21-13 on Saturday.
Minnesota struggles in 27-0 loss to No. 16 Northwestern
One drive after another, Minnesota did everything it could to break Northwestern's defense.
One drive after another, Minnesota did everything it could to break Northwestern's defense.
Illinois survives Blue Raiders 27-25 with late field goal
After Taylor Zalewski's 51-yard field goal gave Illinois a 2-point lead with 2:09 to play Saturday, the struggling kicker got a playful shove from one of his lineman, and a hug around his helmet from relieved quarterback Wes Lunt.
After Taylor Zalewski's 51-yard field goal gave Illinois a 2-point lead with 2:09 to play Saturday, the struggling kicker got a playful shove from one of his lineman, and a hug around his helmet from relieved quarterback Wes Lunt.
No. 17 Northwestern rallies to beat Ball State 24-19
Clayton Thorson shook off a subpar first half by simply going back to the basics.
Clayton Thorson shook off a subpar first half by simply going back to the basics.
Illinois State tops Eastern Illinois 34-31 in OT thriller
Sean Slattery connected on a 32-yard field goal in overtime, sending Illinois State to a 34-31 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.
Sean Slattery connected on a 32-yard field goal in overtime, sending Illinois State to a 34-31 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.
After 2 easy wins, Illinois stumbles in 48-14 loss at UNC
Illinois' fast start to the season hit a thud in its first road game.
Illinois' fast start to the season hit a thud in its first road game.
Long lifts No. 23 Northwestern past Duke, 19-10
Warren Long touched the ball three times for No. 23 Northwestern — and wound up making two critical plays.
Warren Long touched the ball three times for No. 23 Northwestern — and wound up making two critical plays.
No. 23 Northwestern visits Duke in meeting of unbeatens
Duke followed Northwestern's lead in building a competitive football program at an academically elite private school in a power conference.
Duke followed Northwestern's lead in building a competitive football program at an academically elite private school in a power conference.
Fired Illinois football coach Tim Beckman selling home in Urbana
Ousted University of Illinois football coach Tim Beckman is taking his football and leaving town.
Ousted University of Illinois football coach Tim Beckman is taking his football and leaving town.
Roberson, Coprich lead Illinois St. past Morgan St., 67-14
Tre Roberson tied a career high with four touchdown passes and Marshaun Coprich ran for three scores to lead Illinois State to a 67-14 victory over Morgan State on Saturday night.
Tre Roberson tied a career high with four touchdown passes and Marshaun Coprich ran for three scores to lead Illinois State to a 67-14 victory over Morgan State on Saturday night.
Northwestern routs Eastern Illinois 41-0
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — In the opening week of the season, Clayton Thorson showed he could run.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — In the opening week of the season, Clayton Thorson showed he could run.