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.
Northern Illinois beats Murray State 57-26
Drew Hare threw four touchdowns as Northern Illinois beat Murray State 57-26 on Saturday.
Drew Hare threw four touchdowns as Northern Illinois beat Murray State 57-26 on Saturday.
Illinois shuts out Western Illinois, 44-0
A season ago, Illinois games against Youngstown State, Texas State and others that Big Ten teams are expected to coast through turned into nail-biters.
A season ago, Illinois games against Youngstown State, Texas State and others that Big Ten teams are expected to coast through turned into nail-biters.
Kent State coach vows female kicker will play this season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Kent State's April Goss is a rarity - a woman on a Division I college football roster.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Kent State's April Goss is a rarity - a woman on a Division I college football roster.
Iowa pounds Illinois State 31-14
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa tried a fake field goal for what felt like the first time in years.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa tried a fake field goal for what felt like the first time in years.
Thorson, Jackson lead Northwestern over No. 21 Stanford 16-6
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern wanted to prove a point against No. 21 Stanford and drove it home with a strong running game and solid defense that produced a season-opening surprise.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern wanted to prove a point against No. 21 Stanford and drove it home with a strong running game and solid defense that produced a season-opening surprise.
Illinois scores cathartic win over Kent State 52-3
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois had been waiting all summer to get back on the field and out from under the shadow of off-field turmoil.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois had been waiting all summer to get back on the field and out from under the shadow of off-field turmoil.
Bouagnon leads Northern Illinois comeback over UNLV, 38-30
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Joel Bouagnon ran for three second-half touchdowns and Northern Illinois rallied from a 17-3 first-half deficit to beat UNLV 38-30 in the season opener on Saturday night.
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Joel Bouagnon ran for three second-half touchdowns and Northern Illinois rallied from a 17-3 first-half deficit to beat UNLV 38-30 in the season opener on Saturday night.
Zaire throws for 313 yards, No. 11 Notre Dame routs Texas
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Malik Zaire showed he's more than a runner, picking apart the Texas defense in a dominant performance in his first home start.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Malik Zaire showed he's more than a runner, picking apart the Texas defense in a dominant performance in his first home start.
Kent State-Illinois postponed until Saturday by lightning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois football team eager to put months of turmoil aside and play football will have to wait an extra day after Friday's opener against Kent State was postponed after three hours of lightning.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois football team eager to put months of turmoil aside and play football will have to wait an extra day after Friday's opener against Kent State was postponed after three hours of lightning.
In the huddle: Former college football star looks back on memories
As we kick off college football season, we are looking back at some exciting memories.
As we kick off college football season, we are looking back at some exciting memories.
U of I fires football coach Tim Beckman 1 week before season opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - A week before the start of the football season, a difficult summer for the University of Illinois became chaotic as coach Tim Beckman was fired after an investigation found he tried to influence medical decisions and pressure players to play with injuries.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - A week before the start of the football season, a difficult summer for the University of Illinois became chaotic as coach Tim Beckman was fired after an investigation found he tried to influence medical decisions and pressure players to play with injuries.