Youngstown beats Illinois State 19-17 with late TD
Redshirt freshman quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, in his first start, ran for a pair of touchdowns as the Redbirds took a 17-13 lead at the half.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, in his first start, ran for a pair of touchdowns as the Redbirds took a 17-13 lead at the half.
Miyan Williams runs for 2 TDs, No. 2 Ohio St gets by Northwestern
Evan Hull ran for 122 yards and a touchdown for Northwestern.
Evan Hull ran for 122 yards and a touchdown for Northwestern.
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State
Illinois has been the surprise of the year in the Big Ten after seizing control of the Big Ten West and winning six straight games.
Illinois has been the surprise of the year in the Big Ten after seizing control of the Big Ten West and winning six straight games.
NDSU shuts down Illinois State in 2nd half, wins 24-7
The FCS fourth-ranked Bison (6-2, 4-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) rebounded from their 23-21 loss to South Dakota State that ended a three-game win streak.
The FCS fourth-ranked Bison (6-2, 4-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) rebounded from their 23-21 loss to South Dakota State that ended a three-game win streak.
No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win
The Illini beat the Cornhuskers for the third year in a row.
The Illini beat the Cornhuskers for the third year in a row.
Petras, Stevens help Iowa defeat Northwestern, 33-13
Northwestern had its losing streak reach seven games.
Northwestern had its losing streak reach seven games.
No. 17 Illini out to avoid complacency in trip to Nebraska
The last time Illinois won its sixth game by mid-October to achieve bowl eligibility, it went on to lose six straight.
The last time Illinois won its sixth game by mid-October to achieve bowl eligibility, it went on to lose six straight.
Word is out about Brown, Illinois wants volume turned up
The fifth-year running back is the undisputed headliner of a resurgent Illinois team that, at No. 18, has its highest ranking since 2011 and is first in the Big Ten West.
The fifth-year running back is the undisputed headliner of a resurgent Illinois team that, at No. 18, has its highest ranking since 2011 and is first in the Big Ten West.
Illinois State hangs on to beat Indiana State 27-21
The Redbirds took a 20-0 lead in the first quarter on Annexstad's 9-yard run and his touchdown passes of 56 yards to Jalen Carr and 18 yards to Brock Annexstad.
The Redbirds took a 20-0 lead in the first quarter on Annexstad's 9-yard run and his touchdown passes of 56 yards to Jalen Carr and 18 yards to Brock Annexstad.
Rourke, Wiglusz pass Ohio past Northern Illinois, 24-17
Sam Wiglusz leaped high to pull in a 22-yard pass from Kurtis Rourke over an outstretched defender in the end zone for the deciding fourth-quarter touchdown
Sam Wiglusz leaped high to pull in a 22-yard pass from Kurtis Rourke over an outstretched defender in the end zone for the deciding fourth-quarter touchdown
Hemby's 75-yard TD lifts Maryland over Northwestern 31-24
Northwestern tied it at 24 with 3:34 remaining on a 9-yard scoring run by Andrew Clair.
Northwestern tied it at 24 with 3:34 remaining on a 9-yard scoring run by Andrew Clair.
Illini team, fans feel something special this football season
You must be a long time Illinois fan to remember feeling like this before. With a 6-1 record, the Fighting Illini have tied the program's strongest start from 1953.
You must be a long time Illinois fan to remember feeling like this before. With a 6-1 record, the Fighting Illini have tied the program's strongest start from 1953.
No. 23 Illini look to fresh faces for deeper postseason run
Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes a new crop of talent can help his team stay near the top of the Big Ten.
Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes a new crop of talent can help his team stay near the top of the Big Ten.
Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change
The Hoosiers won their most recent Big Ten title in 2015-16 and haven't finished higher than sixth since. Illinois is turning over its roster but is picked to challenge for the title.
The Hoosiers won their most recent Big Ten title in 2015-16 and haven't finished higher than sixth since. Illinois is turning over its roster but is picked to challenge for the title.
Collins, struggling Northwestern look for turnaround season
Northwestern gave coach Chris Collins at least another year to turn around his struggling program after the final buzzer sounded last March.
Northwestern gave coach Chris Collins at least another year to turn around his struggling program after the final buzzer sounded last March.
Man killed by gunfire in South Chicago apartment building
Two people were shot and one was killed in a shooting at a South Chicago apartment building Saturday night.
Two people were shot and one was killed in a shooting at a South Chicago apartment building Saturday night.
Northern Illinois runs over Eastern Michigan 39-10
Antario Brown finished with 86 yards on 17 carries for Northern Illinois (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Harrison Waylee had a 76-yard touchdown run.
Antario Brown finished with 86 yards on 17 carries for Northern Illinois (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Harrison Waylee had a 76-yard touchdown run.