Breaking down Illinois' "scary good" offense with  @Brian_Butch32:"It's the ball movement. They had zero ball screens in their first game and they scored 120. The way the ball pops for them... You can't key in on any one guy for them"🎥:  youtu.be/7XANdsWiXAA Video  — The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov ... Read more

With a frontcourt likely to be turned over next season, the  #Illini are making a strong push for one of Europe’s top young big men. Lithuanian forward Ignas Stombergas liked what he saw on his Thursday Champaign visit.“It would be a great fit here.” 247sports.com/college/illino…— @ktausk13 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois’ Quentin Coleman had no idea Caitlin Clark was in the building for their win over Penn 😂😂“Wait wait wait… Caitlin Clark was here?! Yooooo… I mean, we were shooting lights out. She shoots lights out. She brought the aura in the room” Video  — The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) ... Read more

A hearty group that ran like champions today! Let’s make it a great day and get after these Cornhuskers!  #GameDayRunClub  #ILL 🔶🔷🏃‍♀️🍩🏈🎉— Josh Whitman (@IlliniAD) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Bring the Blue. Bring the noise. Gameday.— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Friday’s Final Word, Nebraska edition:🏈 Takeaways fueling defensive renaissance 🏈 Containing Colandera is a big challenge 🏈 More Jordan Anderson praise 🏈 Illinois’ fourth-quarter success🏈 Defensive line rounding to form🏈 Quick hits🏈 Quotes 247sports.com/college/illino…— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

ROTHSTEIN 45.                                  TOP 10:                                  1. Florida                 2. Duke                 3. Illinois                 4. UConn                 5. Michigan State                 6. UCLA                 7. Virginia                 8. Texas                 9. Kansas                 10. Louisville                                  CC:  @247Sports, @CBSSportsCBB. bit.ly/4kxWwVk— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini shot charts through two games, per  @totally_t_bomb data3-pointers: 29-78 (37.2%)Far 2 (Mid): 4-5 (80%)Close 2 (Rim): 56-73 (76.7%)Dunks: 11-11 (100%)Illinois has attempted no two-point jumpers outside of the paint.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illini Inquirer AM: Friday, Nov. 6 — Your morning jolt of  #illini news explained💪 No. 3 Illini roll Ivy League favorite🚀 Quentin Coleman rockets up ESPN's draft board5️⃣ Five things to know for Illini vs. Nebraska🏐 VB falls vs. UCLA 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Relive last night’s  #Illini 112-70 blowout win over Penn with  @JWerner247 and  @ktausk13’s postgame takeaways. m.youtube.com/watch?v=hfQEF4…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

The Ivy League continues to thrive recruiting the state of Illinois. Benet’s Ed Stasys is the latest. A story on how massive of an impact local players have had playing in the Ivy League … chicago.suntimes.com/high-sc…— Joe Henricksen (@joehoopsreport) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini hoops notebook from the win over Penn:🏀 Freshmen continue to shine🏀 Quentin Coleman gets hot in second half🏀 Zvonimir Ivisic has "best game in a while"🏀 Stefan Vaaks makes "winning plays" 247sports.com/college/illino…— @mrwagner25 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Retention was a major — and obvious — talking point for  @IlliniMBB in the lead up to the 2026-27 season, but circumstances have created the opportunity for the  #Illini freshmen to shine.Story from  @srrichey after Thursday's win against  @PennMBB: news-gazette.com/sports/youn…— @IlliniHQ Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

ICYMI:  #Illini guard Quentin Coleman had quite the reaction when finding out Caitlin Clark was at the game tonight."Yoooooo! I gotta tell my sister bro... Caitlin Clark still here? Shoot."Peja Stojaković was also here. Underwood said they shouldv'e had a 3-point contest. Video  — @cowell_noah Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

He's an  #illini regardless.  @lukegoode10 knows it. Has a ring and degree in CHAMABANA. Will be back to SFC soon enough as they hoist more banners and trophies this yearIndiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB)Goode to see you back in The Hall, Luke. 😉—  https://x.com/IndianaMBB/status/2118507179917631556— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH: Penn head coach Fran McCaffery addresses the media after a 112-70 road loss at No. 3 Illinois. youtube.com/watch?v=paHs2L3d…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH: Full postgame press conference with  @IlliniMBB’s  @CoachUnderwood following Thursday’s 112-70 win against  @PennMBB that included several standout performances by  #Illini freshmen. Video  — @IlliniHQ Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #Illini guards Quentin Coleman and Zavier Zens give their takeaways from tonight's 112-70 win over Penn. youtube.com/watch?v=EuCQccOV…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #Illini head coach Brad Underwood discusses a 112-70 win over Penn. youtube.com/watch?v=Q5pJA-wV…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Grades are in from  @srrichey, and the  @IlliniMBB backcourt earned high marks in Thursday night's 112-70 win against  @PennMBB.  #Illini news-gazette.com/sports/grad…— @IlliniHQ Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH: Full postgame press conference with  @IlliniMBB freshmen Quentin Coleman ( @QuentinC_1), who was stunned to learn Caitlin Clark was in the building, and Zavier Zens ( @Zavier44) following Thursday’s 112-70 win against  @PennMBB.  #Illini Video  — @IlliniHQ Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH: Full postgame press conference with  @PennMBB coach Fran McCaffery after his team’s 112-70 loss to  @IlliniMBB.  #Illini Video  — @IlliniHQ Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

LIVE POD:  @ktausk13 and I react to  #illini basketball's 112-70 rout of Penn, freshmen filling the Jake Davis role, other standouts and the Texas Tech test up nextJoin us and weigh in:  youtube.com/live/hfQEF4SkzW4…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

"Illinois can be as good as they want to be. That's the type of team they are" -  @JJacks_44 After Dark is LIVE ⬇️ x.com/i/broadcasts/2qVjjbYWq…— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Beat writer  @srrichey breaks down  @IlliniMBB's 112-70 win against  @PennMBB with a look at what happened, what it means and what's next for the  #Illini. news-gazette.com/sports/quic…— @IlliniHQ Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

"I'm just so impressed with how Illinois is moving the ball. That thing is popping" -  @Brian_Butch32After Dark is LIVE ⬇️ x.com/i/broadcasts/2qVjjbYWq…— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Breaking down Illinois' EXPLOSIVE offensive start to the season now!After Dark is LIVE ⬇️ youtube.com/live/dvC5RaZBwek youtube.com/live/dvC5RaZBwek— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Three takeaway's from  #Illini's 112-70 win over Penn 247sports.com/college/illino…— @ktausk13 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Duke, Illinois and Michigan State all pick up BIG wins tonight! Who's been the most impressive out of the gates?After Dark is LIVE ⬇️ x.com/i/broadcasts/2qVjjbYWq…— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood on Stef Vaaks' defense: "It's huge. Huge. That's winning basketball."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

And this is without their best player. Won their first game by 75.Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247)FINAL: No. 3  #illini 112, Penn 701.33 points per possession on 84 possessions!Andrej Stojakovic 25 pts, 5 reb, 4 astQuentin Coleman 19 ptsZavier Zens 18 ptsEthan Brown 13 pts, 10 reb, 5 astLincoln Williams 12 pts, ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood on Caitlin Clark and Peja Stojakovic being in the building tonight: "We should've had a three-point contest to see who the best shooter in the gym was — because it wasn't anyone who played tonight."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Asked  #illini Brad Underwood about Zvonimir Ivisic coming off the bench after Jason Jakstys in the first two games. He said Jakstys has "earned it" and Ivisic was out for a while with an injury. Said Jakstys also gives them a lot of versatility and matched up well first 2 ... Read more

Good question by  @TylerCott about why  #illini scheduled KenPom 100 mid-major teams. Brad Underwood said it was "very intentional" to play conference champion-level teams that "force you to grow" but also help in the NET rankings.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood said Zavier Zens couldn't have a better role model than Jake Davis on how to be a championship-level role player.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: Zavier Zens makes so few mistakes. You can see why his team won 82 games in his high school career.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: Zavier Zens made so few mistakes. You can see why his team won 82 games in high school.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood on his deep bench: "I call them the army. We got an army full of guys."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: I was very curious how we'd react without Jake Davis. ...I thought we had some guys step up, but I didn't like the way we played in the first half.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: "I thought Tomi was outstanding with his passing and understanding that there's a lot of ways to impact the game."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: I thought Tomislav Ivisic was outstanding with his passing and his understanding there's a lot of ways to impact the game. I thought we got our best game in a while from Z.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Brad Underwood: We had a nice stretch defensively I thought got us that (first-half) lead. It got us some easy baskets.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: I was maybe as upset as I'd been at half with the way we played. I thought the ball stuck. Even though we had 50-some points, it wasn't the right way. (Underwood was first to the bench out of halftime, sitting alone)— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, ... Read more

Brad Underwood: We played against a very good basketball team tonight. That game had a different tone to it than the one we played on Monday. ... I was maybe as upset as I've been at half with the way we played. I thought the ball stuck.  #Illini— Scott Richey ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: That game had a little different tone to it than the one we played on Monday. That's an NCAA Tournament team with four starters back, legit size.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Shop.collegehoopstoday.netJon Rothstein (@JonRothstein)Illinois Basketball.Here Comes The Paign.—  https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/2118537228867850588— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Quentin Coleman: "Wait, wait, wait. Caitlin Clark was in the building!? ...I gotta tell my sister!"— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Zavier Zens on what he's learned from Jake Davis: So much. Jake's a great player to look up to. He does every little thing. He connects our team.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Zavier Zens on what was important this summer for the freshmen: Just the buy in to the principles and the way we play. Work hard every day in the gym. Get to know everybody and get integrated with the team.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Quentin Coleman on the pace this season: Summer was crazy. I had to get myself into shape. Definitely was tired at first, but as you get used to it you become numb to it. That's what's installed in our brains now — pitch the ball ahead and play fast.  #Illini— Scott ... Read more

Player grades: Four  #illini freshmen score in double figures in 112-70 rout of Penn 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Zavier Zens: I knew I needed to step up a little bit without Jake Davis. My teammates did such a good job of finding me.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Quentin Coleman: We really do miss Jake, but as coach always preaches to us, next man up. We have an army.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Fran McCaffery on the  #Illini: They have so many weapons. You can’t lock in on one. There’s so many guys that can hurt you. Multiple three-point shooters. Very rarely do you take 13 more shots than your opponent, turn them over 19 times and lose by (42).— Scott Richey (@srrichey) ... Read more

Penn coach Fran McCaffery on the Illinois freshmen: That young group is really talented. Having those veterans alongside of them settles them down. They don't play like freshmen. They don't make freshmen mistakes.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Fran McCaffery on David Mirkovic: He's a lottery pick. He has an incredible mix of size and skill.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Penn coach Fran McCaffery: I think this Illinois team can win it all. I said that to Brad last year. This team is really good, really deep. They'll get Mirkovic back (at some point), and that will be a game-changer for any team.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Fran McCaffery on  #illini: "I think this team can win it all."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini mens basketball- Dominating Ivy league Favorite Penn without 2 starters. Including First team All-American David Mirkovic. This team is dangerous. Coleman and Stojakovic looking like first round picks. T Ivisic doing EVERYTHING. Zens aNd Brown playing like Juniors. 👀  — Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Fran McCaffery on  #illini: "They have so many weapons. ...They have so many guys that can hurt you.""They rebound the ball, they share the ball, they attack you in transition. They're very selfless with the ball, as Brad's teams usually are."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

FINAL: No. 3  #illini 112, Penn 701.33 points per possession on 84 possessions!Andrej Stojakovic 25 pts, 5 reb, 4 astQuentin Coleman 19 ptsZavier Zens 18 ptsEthan Brown 13 pts, 10 reb, 5 astLincoln Williams 12 pts, 9 rebStef Vaaks 11 pts, 6 reb— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Fran McCaffery had long chats with both Brad Underwood and  #illini AD Josh Whitman.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

No. 3  #illini 112Penn 70FinalHell of a night for Andrej Stojakovic. He had 25 points and nine rebounds. The Illinois freshmen also continue to impress.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

FINAL: No. 3 Illinois 112, Penn 70Andrej Stojakovic led the  #Illini with 25 points — one of six in double figures. Quentin Coleman (19), Zavier Zens (18), Ethan Brown (13), Lincoln Williams (12) and Stefan Vaaks (11) round out another impressive offensive performance.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Nuggets secured. Illinois fans rejoice.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Gotta like what  #illini got from its Jake Davis replacements tonight.Zavier Zens: 18 points (4-8 three)Lincoln WIlliams: 12 points (4-5 FG), nine rebounds— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois had seven turnovers against FDU and has 17 tonight against Penn. Would imagine that will be a talking point for Brad Underwood — even after another blowout win.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Is East Texas A&M the best team in the country nobody knows? First Oklahoma and now Rice. Lions cooking to start the season.Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein)Rice loses a buy game to East Texas A&M.The epitome of brutality.—  https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/2118544298388148252— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois has seven dunks tonight. I remember my early days covering Illinois where that was almost a season's worth.Meanwhile, the  #Illini lead Penn 101-55 with 5:08 to play.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini started the game 6-for-15 FG.They're since 33-for-49 FG.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini break 100.I think we'll be saying that a lot this season.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini have scored 100 points (and counting) again...— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Tomislav Ivisic has a career-high seven assists.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Ivisic-to-Ivisic alley-oop is unique. Not many 7-footers throwing lobs to 7-footers out there.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Someone across the arena from me: "Put Caitlin Clark in!"She is here.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

These freshmen for the  #illini are impressive.Tonight the five (Quentin Coleman, Ethan Brown, Lincoln Williams, Zavier Zens and Lucas Morillo) have combined for: 48 points, 24 rebounds, six assists.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois running a layup line offense at the moment. Zavier Zens gets to double figures with an up-and-under finish at the rim, and the  #Illini lead Penn 90-53 with 7:59 to play.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini Ethan Brown with his first career double-double: 10 points and 10 rebounds.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Quietly great game for  #illini freshman Ethan Brown, who has 10 points, eight rebounds and two assists.88-53  #illini— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois leads Penn 79-48 with 11:10 to play. Andrej Stojakovic has 25 points ... his  #Illini high is 30, and his career high is 37.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Quentin Coleman finally getting going. He's got 9 points in the second half so far (four layups) and 13 points total to help  #illini build a 79-48 lead.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Six point and seven rebounds for Lincoln Williams after his putback on an Andrej Stojakovic miss. Impressive official debut for the Illinois freshman.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Brad Underwood gets up to argue another foul call to official Nate Harris, who declines to hold a conversation. Waved off the  #Illini coach.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois missed four shots in a row, and Brad Underwood sent five new players to check in to the game.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois Basketball.Here Comes The Paign.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

This Penn team is gonna win alot of games. Added more size and P5 talent and brought back everyone from last years NCAA Tournament game against. These freshman beyond impressive as true freshman. Stojakovic looking like an All-American through 2 games.  #illini up 30 with 16 minutes left— Ryan Evan ... Read more

Stefan Vaaks with another pick-six and the  #illini are on their second 10-0 run of the game.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Two Stefan Vaaks steals have led to two Stefan Vaaks run-out dunks. Illinois up 67-35 on Penn with 15:55 to play.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic with 25 points (9-15 FG), already his third-most points in an  #illini uniform.64-35 Illinois with 16:57 left 2H.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic is going to lead Illinois in assists tonight. He's got five already and just hit a circus layup for his first two points of the game.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Fun fact: Penn guard Michael Zanoni's parents both went to Illinois. He's got 10 points to lead the Quakers.The  #Illini lead 57-35, however, with 18:34 to play.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Brad Underwood already back on the court with 5 1/2 minutes left in halftime. The rest of the  #Illini are not.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini leading Penn 53-30 at halftime. The offense can be a tidal wave, man. Illinois made nine of 11 shots during a seven-minute stretch in the half.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

HALF:  #illini 53, Penn 30Illinois outscored the Quakers 30-8 over the last 10:22.Points per possession: Illini 1.325 in 40 possessions; Penn 0.789 in 38 possessionsAndrej Stojakovic 21 points. His career-high is 37. His Illini high is 30.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Full halftime stats for the  #Illini.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

HALFTIME: No. 3 Illinois 53, Penn 30Andrej Stojakovic with 21 points to lead the  #Illini. Zavier Zens has nine, and Ethan Brown has seven at the break.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic hits his second three of the game and now has 21 first-half points.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Zavier Zens has a lot of Jake Davis-esque qualities. Tonight that's meant a trio of first-half three-pointers. Illinois up 48-30 on Penn.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini leading Penn 45-27 with 2:53 left. Lucas Lueth with a mammoth dunk for Penn. That was impressive.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Stefan Vaaks pick-six. Three straight dunks for the  #illini and the SFC is unglued.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Stef Vaaks steal and dunk! Look at the Providence transfer go on defense. #illini have blitzed Penn with an 18-1 run in the last 5:14. Penn has missed 10 straight field goals.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic up to 18 points in the first half after that fast break dunk. Stefan Vaaks adds one of his own after a steal to push Illinois' lead to 41-23 and force a Penn timeout.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Stefan Vaaks just drew an offensive foul and screamed toward the  #illini bench. Second straight good defensive possession from him.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini on a 12-1 run and Andrej Stojakovic has six of those.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic with some Marcus Domask booty ball. He's got 14 points on 5-9 FG with 7:37 left 1H.33-23  #illini— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

First double-digit lead of the game for Illinois, up 33-23 on Penn with 7:20 left in the 1st half.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Really good pitch ahead from Ethan Brown to Lincoln Williams, who gets an and-one with a nice finish at the rim through contact. #illini leading 31-23 with 8:13 left in the half.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Lincoln Williams was looking for a poster in transition but changed gears at the rim, made the layup and drew a foul.Three-point play from the Illinois freshman gives the  #Illini a 31-23 lead with 8:14 left in the 1st half.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Impressive sequence by Lincoln Williams. Deflects a pass for a steal and gets a hanging and-one at the other end.  #Athleticism #illini have their largest lead so far, 31-23.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini leading Penn 23-22 with 10:23 left in the first half. Ten points for Andrej Stojakovic so far. Penn with six points of four Illinois turnovers.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini lead Penn 23-22 with Stojakovic going to the line for two more. Penn heating up behind the arc, and Illini have given up five offensive rebounds.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

It's a close one in Champaign, with Illinois up 23-22 on Penn with 10:23 left in the 1st half. Andrej Stojakovic leads teh  #Illini with 10 points.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic already with 10 points in the first 9 minutes. Bucket getter. 20-16  #illini— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Penn: How about some zone defense?Andrej Stojakovic as he cruises to the rim: Bet. #Illini now up 15-10.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Zavier Zens. Corner 3. Again.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Penn has five offensive rebounds already and with the  #illini's three turnovers, Penn has 13 FGAs to Illini's six.Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247)Zavier Zens doing his best Jake Davis impression with a corner 3. But Brad Underwood is steaming after allowing a transition three.10-9  #illini with 15:41 left 1H.—  https://x.com/JWerner247/status/2118519545442996358— Jeremy Werner ... Read more

Zavier Zens doing his best Jake Davis impression with a corner 3. But Brad Underwood is steaming after allowing a transition three.10-9  #illini with 15:41 left 1H.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Brad Underwood calls the first timeout of the  game. He's been less than thrilled with his team through just more than 4 minutes of action. Five offensive rebounds for Penn only the tip of the iceberg. But Illinois leads 10-9 with 15:41 left in 1st half.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) ... Read more

I know Illinois likes to get downhill but this is ridiculous— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini center Jason Jakstys off the bench before Zvonimir Ivisic again.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Stefan Vaaks first off the bench for Illinois, replacing Lincoln Williams, who exits to a staredown from Brad Underwood.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini coach Brad Underwood: "Go! Run! Run!" Point of emphasis, huh?— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Penn already has four offensive rebounds. Brad Underwood is NOT happy.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

All offseason we talked about retention for the  #illini and yet injuries have opened the door for three freshmen to start the second game of the seaon.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Nine seconds was all it took to get Andrej Stojakovic his first layup of the game. (Plus a foul on Penn).  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic lets out a huge scream as he finds Andrej Stojakovic on a cut for an and-1 on the first possession.Pretty good start for  #illini.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini freshman backup QB Michael Clayton II now questionable for  #illini vs. Nebraska.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Light it blue. Video  — Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Let’s do that basketball.  #Illini Video  — Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

“Bleed it Out” is playing. Time for  #illini basketball.  — Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Caitlin Clark is at the State Farm Center tonight for  #illini vs. Penn— @mrwagner25 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

It's official. Three freshmen in the starting lineup.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Starters for  #Illini & Penn— @ktausk13 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Lincoln Williams will start for  #Illini in place of Jake Davis— @ktausk13 Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Lincoln Williams is starting tooJeremy Werner (@JWerner247) #illini freshman Lincoln Williams is in uniform and looks ready to go after missing the season opener—  https://x.com/JWerner247/status/2118509659631837443— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Lincoln Williams starting in place of Jake Davis tonight against Penn.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini freshman Lincoln Williams is in uniform and looks ready to go after missing the season opener— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Lithuanian forward Ignas Stombergas is visiting  #illini. He averaged 16.3 points and 8.6 rebounds at FIBA U18 Eurobasket this summer.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Officials for tonight's game: Brian Dorsey, Keith Kimble and Nate Harris.  #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Probably my new favorite song at this point.  #Illini Video  — Scott Richey (@srrichey) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini fan favorite Connor McCaffery is here supporting his dad, Penn head coach Fran McCaffery. Connor is on the Pacers G League team staff.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini center Tomislav Ivisic is in a Jake Davis jersey pregame.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic wearing injured  #illini teammate Jake Davis’ jersey.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

#illini forward David Mirkovic is here. No scooter but still in a walking boot.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 6, 2026 ... Read more

That’s an A crewKyle Tausk (@ktausk13)Officials for  #Illini vs. Penn: Brian Dorsey, Keith Kimble, Nate Harris—  https://x.com/ktausk13/status/2118492028984340672— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

GAME THREAD: No. 3  #Illini vs. PennFran McCaffery is back for an NCAA Tournament rematch. Join us and weigh in ⬇️ 247sports.com/college/illino…— @ktausk13 Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Updated KenPom Top 25 after every team has played its first game of the season:1. Duke2. Florida3. Houston4. Illinois5. Kansas6. Michigan State7. Texas8. Vanderbilt9. UConn10. Alabama11. Arizona12. Iowa State13. Gonzaga14. Virginia15. Nebraska16. UCLA17. Texas Tech18. Arkansas19. Missouri20. Tennessee21. Miami (FL)22. Auburn23. Louisville24. Kentucky25. BYU— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) Nov 5, ... Read more

Coach's Dad's Day kicks.Made by Brexli & Briella Bielema— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Everything you need for Friday vs Nebraska.— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

"South Side. Bronzeville. I’m 8 years old. Summer time. Living room. We’re watching the White Sox game, because we’re a Sox family, because we were raised right."Just another reason to admire  #illini Ayo Dosunmu!Dos (@AyoDos_11)Shout out to Minnesota!!! Let’s keep it going.  @PlayersTribune theplayerstribune.com/ayo-do…—  https://x.com/AyoDos_11/status/2118419408343490638— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov ... Read more

Week 9 Honorary Captain — David Diehl— @IlliniFootball Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

DAILY COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS: Here is Thursday morning's updated  @CBSSports Top 25 And 1 -- complete with some thoughts on Duke's talented roster.1. Florida2. Duke3. Illinois4. UConn5. Kansas cbssports.com/college-basket…— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH: Extended highlights from  #Illini WBB's 84-50 win over Detroit Mercy in the season opener youtube.com/watch?v=4BiiLY6f…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Huge rise for  #illini freshman Quentin Coleman, and six Illinois players are in the top-100 ⬇️Jeremy Woo (@JeremyWoo)Good morning. Here’s the first real update to ESPN’s 2027 NBA draft projections. Long way to go in what’s shaping up as a fascinating and wide-open draft cycle. espn.com/nba/story/_/id/5037…—  https://x.com/JeremyWoo/status/2118357371185713173— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) ... Read more

#Illini WBB got off to a very slow start in the season opener, but Cearah Parchment and Berry Wallace both recorded 20-point double-doubles en route to a dominant second half.“We definitely knew [the first half] was not the standard here at Illinois.” 247sports.com/college/illino…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Three Keys & a Pick: No. 3  #Illini vs. PennAn NCAA Tournament rematch tonight at State Farm Center. A look at the Quakers and some things to watch in tonight’s matchup ⤵️ 247sports.com/college/illino…— @ktausk13 Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

TODAY'S FANDUEL LINES:Wake Forest at  Vanderbilt -17.5Jacksonville at Florida -34.5Coastal Carolina at Duke -40.5Penn at Illinois -30.5Toledo at Michigan State -27.5Gardner-Webb at Texas -40.5Bethune-Cookman at Texas Tech -29.5CC:  @FanDuelSports.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

ROTHSTEIN 45.                                TOP 10:                                1. Florida                2. Duke                3. Illinois                4. UConn                5. Michigan State                6. UCLA                7. Virginia                8. Texas                9. Kansas                10. Louisville                                CC:  @247Sports, @CBSSportsCBB. bit.ly/4AbMxcL— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

The Daily! Wichita State handled CSUN at home and Auburn was in action. What stood out? Plus:• How five-star Cherif Millogo fits Kentucky• Charlotte landed a four-star 2027• Jake Davis will be sidelined for Illinois• And more!Subscribe! fieldof68.beehiiv.com/p/shoc…— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Illini Inquirer AM: Thursday, Nov. 5 — ☕️ Your morning jolt of  #illini news🏈 Cox out for season, Platt absence persists🏀 Davis out indefinitely, Williams expected to play🏀 Illini WBB rolls in 2H of opener☘️ Bielema: ND series 'pretty awesome' 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

TODAY'S GAMES TO WATCH:Wake Forest at VanderbiltGreen Bay at CincinnatiToledo at Michigan StatePenn at IllinoisSouth Florida at DePaul— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

What can Illinois do for an encore about it beat FDU by 75 points on Monday?Round 2 of the 2026-27 season takes place tonight against Penn, who the Illini faced last March in the NCAA Tournament.Fran McCaffery returns to Champaign.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

I asked  #Illini head coach Shauna Green how animated she was in her halftime locker room speech after 15 turnovers and several missed layups:"I was nice and calm. No swear words at all," she said jokingly. "I actually thought I was pretty calm in there for how bad we played." ... Read more

WATCH:  #Illini WBB head coach Shauna Green talks postgame after an 84-50 win over Detroit Mercy in the season opener. youtube.com/watch?v=IMOXCekq…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #Illini WBB star bigs Cearah Parchment and Berry Wallace discuss their historic statlines after an 84-50 season-opening win against Detroit Mercy. youtube.com/watch?v=tyh2WMty…— @IlliniOn247 Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Hey yall Fade The Duce is back with  @ILL_Texan and  @200ColumnsRy is live. @ILL_Texan is 36-18 and I’m 35-19.— @illiniduce Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois WBB dominates the second half of the season opener en route to an 84-50 win over Detroit Mercy.Cearah Parchment (22 pts, 11 reb) and Berry Wallace (21 pts, 11 rebs) are the first  #Illini teammates to have 20-point double doubles in the same game since Feb. 2013. Video  — ... Read more

Nothing new on  #illini’s Wednesday injury report.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Build behind the lid. Video  — Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Our blue notes. Video  — Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

This is the blues were playing. Video  — Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 5, 2026 ... Read more

Back in blue.— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

#Illini legend Loren Tate turned 95 yesterday.Bret Bielema: "Probably should sing Happy Birthday. I don't think I want to hear some of these guys sing."Brad Underwood: "You partied so hard last night, I was wondering where you were at!" Video  — @cowell_noah Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Preview & Picks: Nebraska at Illinois🔸 The storyline🔸  #Huskers to know🔸  #illini in the spotlight🔸 Three keys to the game🔸 Score predictions from me,  @mrwagner25,  @Isaac__Trotter,  @ktausk13,  @RyanEasterling and  @cowell_noah 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

🎙️  #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1256 | Illinois vs. Nebraska preview @mikejschaefer on Nebraska, a 3-game losing streak, 4th quarter issues, UI matchup @mrwagner25 and I on Jake Davis injury, football injuries, ND series, Katin Houser & more 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Starting up in about five minutes. Come join us for some  #illini chat ⬇️Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247)LIVE POD: At 1 p.m. CT, we preview  #illini vs.  #huskers and talk Notre Dame series and Jake Davis injury. @mikejschaefer joins us to break down the Huskers and  @mrwagner25 joins me to talk Illini. ... Read more

DAILY COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS: Here is Wednesday morning's updated  @CBSSports Top 25 And 1 -- complete with some thoughts on Milan Momcilovic's big performance in his first game at Kentucky.1. Florida2. Duke3. Illinois4. UConn5. Kansas cbssports.com/college-basket…— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #illini head coach Bret Bielema's final press conference ahead of Friday's game vs. Nebraska. youtu.be/LKdWEg6Xryk— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

ICYMI: We preview Nebraska's opponent, Illinois, with our dear friend  @JWerner247  youtu.be/9BsUS2yjpHk?si=5m2s…— @HappAndSchaef Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

@Jake_6davis prayers up my man.— @illiniduce Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

LIVE POD: At 1 p.m. CT, we preview  #illini vs.  #huskers and talk Notre Dame series and Jake Davis injury. @mikejschaefer joins us to break down the Huskers and  @mrwagner25 joins me to talk Illini. Join us and weigh in ⬇️ youtube.com/live/vgQdVqqHViE…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #Illini head coach Brad Underwood gives an update on Jake Davis and previews Thursday’s game against Penn youtu.be/a2DLx5FKEtk?is=kQDN…— @ktausk13 Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Some quick updates from  #illini head coach Bret Bielema:-CB Tywan Cox is out for the season, but will not require surgery-K Ethan Moczulski has been granted an additional year of eligibility.-WR Jayshon Platt has "an outside chance" of playing this year. Was re-injured in practice ahead of the Oregon game. ... Read more

NEWS:  #Illini senior wing Jake Davis will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a separated left shoulder he sustained during Monday’s season opener vs. FDU.Read more:  247sports.com/college/illino…— @ktausk13 Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

NEWS: Illinois’ Jake Davis is OUT indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery, per multiple reports.— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Know Thy Husker Foe: A closer look at Illinois from  @JWerner247, who knows the Illini as well as anyone. We asked five questions, he had five answers. And a prediction. 247sports.com/college/nebras…— @Husker247BC Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

#Illini senior wing Jake Davis is out indefinitely after having surgery this morning on a separated shoulder, Brad Underwood announces. More coming to  @IlliniOn247.— @ktausk13 Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

We’re running on Friday! Game Day Run Club, Weekday Variation. We’ll leave at 7:00am from the front steps of the Bielfeldt Bldg, 1700 S 4th St. Parking in lot to south. ~4 miles, all paces welcome! Hope to see some dads there! 🍩 in my office after. Let’s go!  #ILL ... Read more

The  #illini haven’t had someone quite like Manuella Alves during Shauna Green’s tenure. She’s physical, tall and plays with a fire that fits perfectly on this team. “She brings the type of fire that we need." 247sports.com/college/illino…— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Notably  #illini WR Jayshon Platt is already listed as OUT for Friday's game against Nebraska, meaning he will now have missed the first nine games of the season.FAU transfer was close to returning for Oregon game before a setback in practice. Frustrating year for him.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, ... Read more

Illini Inquirer AM: Wednesday, Nov. 4 — ☕️ Your morning jolt of  #illini news explained☘️ Four takes on Illini-Notre Dame series😬 Big Ten in tenuous spot in first CFP rankings🏀 Illini WBB tips off season tonight 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Fun stuff here from Noah ⬇️Noah Cowell (@cowell_noah)Stefan Vaaks on new  #Illini offense:  "It's like something different. I've never witnessed anything like that. I've never watched anything like that."  Relive how Illinois secured a program-record 75-point win over FDU⬇️⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=dfx-5V16…—  https://x.com/cowell_noah/status/2117805396182376723— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Stefan Vaaks on new  #Illini offense:  "It's like something different. I've never witnessed anything like that. I've never watched anything like that."  Relive how Illinois secured a program-record 75-point win over FDU⬇️⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=dfx-5V16…— @cowell_noah Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Know the Foe: Nebraska Cornhuskers @Husker247BC on the mood in Lincoln after three straight losses, QB Anthony Colandrea's impact, the weapons around him, one of the Big Ten's best defenses, the key to a Huskers' victory at  #illini and his prediction ⬇️ 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 4, 2026 ... Read more

Illinois scored 24 points per game last year directly off pick-and-rolls. 99th percentile nationally. The Illini scored zero of its 120 (!) points directly off ball screens last night against FDU. Video  — Isaac Trotter (@Isaac__Trotter) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

#illini football notebook (non-scheduling related) on:🏈 Brayden Trimble's first college TD🏈 Carter Janki settling into NT role🏈 "Ultra competitive" Carson Boyd maximizing opportunity 247sports.com/college/illino…— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

Four-star in-state OL Kajus Muralis returning to Champaign for second  #illini game day visit of the fallKajus Muralis 4⭐️ ‘28 OT 6,7 265 (@MuralisKajus)Will be In Champaign again this friday  @OLMafia  @AllenTrieu  @JWerner247  —  https://x.com/MuralisKajus/status/2117712589249462743— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

The absolute best.The News-Gazette (@news_gazette)Cheers to 95! To celebrate, hard-working Hall of Famer Loren Tate will do his almost-daily  @wdws1400 radio show at 5 pm and work on his weekly Tatelines column.  #Illini—  https://x.com/news_gazette/status/2117601965752672403— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

This was the original clause in the scheduling agreement about canceling the  #illini vs.  #Mizzou series. That subsection b seems to give some outs. Will be interesting how it plays out.Four games still technically in the series, but fair to be skeptical whether those happen.PowerMizzou (@PowerMizzoucom)Statement from  #Mizzou AD Laird ... Read more

WATCH:  #illini DL coach Jordan Thomas discusses his position room. youtu.be/qynC8S2kvqk— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

#illini AD Josh Whitman: "This is a series I have wanted to get on the football schedule since I arrived in 2016. It has been too long since these two tradition-rich programs have met."Read his full statement ⬇️Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247)NEWS:  #illini football schedules home-and-home series with Notre Dame in 2027 ... Read more

Random thoughts from a whirlwind Opening Day/Night:• Only 66 teams were idle (including Notre Dame and Villanova, who played Sunday).• Among power conferences, the SEC still has half its teams waiting to take the floor. Its first eight to play went 7-1, with Oklahoma suffering not just the only loss ... Read more

Notre Dame announced Illinois will replace Purdue on its 2027 and 2028 schedules. The Irish will host the Illini on Sept. 4 of next year and visit Champaign on Sept. 2, 2028. The teams have played 12 times but not since 1968.— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

NEWS:  #illini football schedules home-and-home series with Notre Dame in 2027 and 2028, drops two Mizzou gamesWhat it means ⬇️ 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

Mark the calendars. 📅The Illini head to South Bend in 2027 before hosting Notre Dame in 2028.— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

DAILY COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS: Here is Tuesday morning's updated  @CBSSports Top 25 And 1 -- complete with some thoughts on UCLA's season-opening victory over Arizona.1. Florida2. Duke3. Illinois4. UConn5. Kansas cbssports.com/college-basket…— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

  The News-Gazette (@news_gazette)Cheers to 95! To celebrate, hard-working Hall of Famer Loren Tate will do his almost-daily  @wdws1400 radio show at 5 pm and work on his weekly Tatelines column.  #Illini—  https://x.com/news_gazette/status/2117601965752672403— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

J Leman's Film Room:  @JLeman47 breaks down key plays that showed how the  #Illini defense stepped up again in the win at MarylandFULL FILM ROOM:  247sports.com/college/illino… Video  — Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

Illini Inquirer AM: Tuesday Nov. 3 — ☕️ Your morning jolt of  #illini news🏀 Illinois demolishes FDU but loses Jake Davis⏪ Big Ten scoreboard: UCLA's big upset; Purdue falls⭐️ Recruit recap: Bennett Konkey & Stevene Alexis continue to dominate 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

🎙️  #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1255 | Illini roll FDU 120-45, lose Jake Davis to injury @ktausk13 and I on impact of Davis' injury, what and who stood out in a dominant win 247sports.com/college/illino…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

Going live now! Join us for some  #illini chat ⤵️Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247)LIVE POD: At 10:30 p.m. CT,  @ktausk13 and I will react to  #illini basketball's dominant 120-45 win over FDU, who and what stood out and the impact of Jake Davis' injury youtube.com/live/kzRThz2fqgI…—  https://x.com/JWerner247/status/2117469891850637736— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

LIVE POD: At 10:30 p.m. CT,  @ktausk13 and I will react to  #illini basketball's dominant 120-45 win over FDU, who and what stood out and the impact of Jake Davis' injury youtube.com/live/kzRThz2fqgI…— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #illini head coach Brad Underwood recaps the 120-45 season-opening win over FDU. youtube.com/watch?v=gtxOAFZz…— @mrwagner25 Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more

WATCH:  #illini players Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks recap the 120-45 season-opening win over FDU. youtube.com/watch?v=IY6_LSXi…— @mrwagner25 Nov 3, 2026 ... Read more