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.
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.