Credle, Lynch help N. Illinois rally, beat W. Michigan 24-21
Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
Improved Illinois, OC Barry Lunney Jr. agree to 1-year extension
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Edwards helps Loyola Chicago beat Fairleigh Dickson in OT
Sheldon Edwards’ 19 points, including a buzzer-beating jumper to force overtime, helped Loyola Chicago defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 88-82 to open the season on Monday.
Sheldon Edwards’ 19 points, including a buzzer-beating jumper to force overtime, helped Loyola Chicago defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 88-82 to open the season on Monday.
Beran, Buie lead Northwestern's rout of Chicago State 85-54
Robbie Beran scored a career-high 20 points, Boo Buie added 16 points and Northwestern opened the season with an 85-54 rout of Chicago State on Monday night.
Robbie Beran scored a career-high 20 points, Boo Buie added 16 points and Northwestern opened the season with an 85-54 rout of Chicago State on Monday night.
Rosner scores 25, Western Illinois nips Illinois State 71-68
Alec Rosner’s 25 points helped Western Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-68 in a season opener on Monday.
Alec Rosner’s 25 points helped Western Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-68 in a season opener on Monday.
DePaul wins 72-66 over Loyola (Md.)
Javan Johnson had 24 points and 10 rebounds in DePaul’s 72-66 win against Loyola (Md.) on Monday night.
Javan Johnson had 24 points and 10 rebounds in DePaul’s 72-66 win against Loyola (Md.) on Monday night.
Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
No. 9 Notre Dame downs Northern Illinois 88-48
Olivia Miles had 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals to help No. 9 Notre Dame rout Northern Illinois 88-48 on Monday night.
Olivia Miles had 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals to help No. 9 Notre Dame rout Northern Illinois 88-48 on Monday night.
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15
Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State's football program this week.
Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State's football program this week.
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.