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.
Illinois State holds off South Dakota for 12-10 victory
Trailing 10-6 late in the third quarter, Zack Annexstad threw to Jerome Buckner for 41 yards and a first down at the South Dakota 3-yard line.
Trailing 10-6 late in the third quarter, Zack Annexstad threw to Jerome Buckner for 41 yards and a first down at the South Dakota 3-yard line.
Minnesota Gophers' Morgan taken to hospital during game at Illinois after hit to head; Illinois wins 26-14
Tanner Morgan was running on a third-down play as linebackers Isaac Darkangelo and Gabe Jacas converged on him, with Jacas punching Morgan on the right side of his helmet. No penalty was called.
Tanner Morgan was running on a third-down play as linebackers Isaac Darkangelo and Gabe Jacas converged on him, with Jacas punching Morgan on the right side of his helmet. No penalty was called.
No. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt
No. 24 Illinois will attempt to defend a streak on behalf of their coach, who has an unblemished 8-0 career record against Minnesota dating to his time as the coach of the Badgers.
No. 24 Illinois will attempt to defend a streak on behalf of their coach, who has an unblemished 8-0 career record against Minnesota dating to his time as the coach of the Badgers.
Bielema boost: No. 24 Illini ahead of schedule in year two
Bret Bielema suddenly has No. 24 Illinois looking like a Big Ten West contender in his second year since replacing Lovie Smith as the Illini’s coach.
Bret Bielema suddenly has No. 24 Illinois looking like a Big Ten West contender in his second year since replacing Lovie Smith as the Illini’s coach.
Bielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors
Second-year coach Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. A very long time in some cases.
Second-year coach Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. A very long time in some cases.
Backup kicker’s field goal lifts Illini to 9-6 win over Iowa
Backup, walk-on kicker Fabrizio Pinton hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:46 to go and Matthew Bailey made a late interception to lift Illinois to a 9-6 win over Iowa on Saturday night, its first over the Hawkeyes since 2008.
Backup, walk-on kicker Fabrizio Pinton hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:46 to go and Matthew Bailey made a late interception to lift Illinois to a 9-6 win over Iowa on Saturday night, its first over the Hawkeyes since 2008.
Mitchell picks 4, takes 2 to house, Toledo beats Northern Illinois 52-32
Quinyon Mitchell intercepted four passes, returning a pair for touchdowns, and Toledo blasted Northern Illinois 52-32 on Saturday.
Quinyon Mitchell intercepted four passes, returning a pair for touchdowns, and Toledo blasted Northern Illinois 52-32 on Saturday.
Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7
Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one with five touchdowns, Chimere Dike set personal bests with 185 yards receiving and three TD catches, and Wisconsin dominated in interim coach Leonhard’s first game, pounding struggling Northwestern 42-7 on Saturday.
Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one with five touchdowns, Chimere Dike set personal bests with 185 yards receiving and three TD catches, and Wisconsin dominated in interim coach Leonhard’s first game, pounding struggling Northwestern 42-7 on Saturday.
Michigan assistant coach Hart carted off Indiana's field on backboard
Michigan running game coordinator Mike Hart was carted off the field on a backboard and taken to a hospital for evaluation during the first quarter of Saturday's game at Indiana.
Michigan running game coordinator Mike Hart was carted off the field on a backboard and taken to a hospital for evaluation during the first quarter of Saturday's game at Indiana.
Iowa visits Illinois in battle of Big Ten West contenders
The Big Ten West is seemingly there for the taking after the Illini dismantled Wisconsin in Madison last week and cost Paul Chryst his job.
The Big Ten West is seemingly there for the taking after the Illini dismantled Wisconsin in Madison last week and cost Paul Chryst his job.
Southern Illinois holds off Illinois State 19-14
Illinois State scored the final touchdown of the night on Zack Annexstad's 2-yard toss to Daniel Sobkowicz with 9:55 remaining.
Illinois State scored the final touchdown of the night on Zack Annexstad's 2-yard toss to Daniel Sobkowicz with 9:55 remaining.