Even shorthanded, Illini put up 101 points in exhibition finale against UIC ... Read more

Brown, Coleman and Morillo impress in final exhibition game ... Read more

Illini freshmen impress in final exhibition game ... Read more

If Illinois takes care of business against Maryland, they'll be 1 game away from bowl eligibility, with 4 opportunities remaining... Where do the Illini project to bowl? ... Read more

Maryland Interim Head Coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim discusses a looming week 8 match-up with Illinois Football. ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's exhibition win against the Flames ... Read more

Click here to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four (posters, books) ... Read more

Season-best rushing performance a result of push up front ... Read more

Big run sealed Oregon win ... Read more

Illinois will be without David Mirkovic, Andrej Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and potentially Lincoln Williams in exhibition finale ... Read more

Need two more wins ... Read more

NIL. Transfer Portal. Nine-game conference schedules. These are among the primary forces driving parity across college football. Traditional powerhouses can no longer count on stockpiling talent behind established starters, as more players find opportunities elsewhere to get on the field right away. When talent is equated, outcomes often come down ... Read more

I’m rather astonished by the reality faced by Oregon, USC and Texas A&M. They're not represented anywhere at all in my latest projected 24-team College Football Playoff field. In a 12-team format, only USC still stands a chance of receiving an invitation to the tournament. But that's like saying a ... Read more

“I have a picture of my two daughters laying on his chest that will forever be one of my favorite photos of all time. I appreciate all the people reaching ... Read more

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season, coach Dan Lanning announced Monday night. Moore has not played since getting concussed on a late hit at Southern California in late September. He resumed practicing earlier this month but remained in the concussion protocol. "I’m not anticipating him ... Read more

Could Roger Cooper be a long-term DC option for Illinois Football? Coach Bret Bielema weighs in. ... Read more

Illinois linebacker Grant Beerman has suffered a season ending foot injury . ... Read more

No. 23-ranked Illinois has lone exhibition game on Friday against Illinois-Springfield ... Read more

After a series of losses and an overtime victory, Illinois (4-3, 2-2) finally had a strong win against a Power Four opponent. The Illini took down the Oregon Ducks (4-3, 2-2) for only the second time in program history and for the first time since 1970. While this win puts ... Read more

Arnie Bielema passed away Sunday ... Read more

Not much faith in the home team ... Read more

Not much faith in the home team ... Read more

The Illini have a chance to set up a major opportunity in front of its home crowd. ... Read more

Family was at his side ... Read more

Family was at his side ... Read more

For the first time since 1970 — and the second time ever — Illinois (4-3, 2-2) beat Oregon (4-3, 2-2) Saturday. In a low-scoring, back-and-forth affair, the Illini pulled out a 21-10 victory behind a strong defensive performance and enough offensive output to outlast the Ducks. “When we are physical ... Read more

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza's 2025 season could not have been more perfect. He led his Hoosiers to an unblemished 16-0 season, captured the national championship in historic fashion and won the 2025 Heisman before being selected first in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Raiders. Now that the path is clear ... Read more

Find out more about the Illini following Friday's loss ... Read more

Hey Badgers, long time, no see ... Read more

Dixon seals the deal ... Read more

Illini defeat Ducks to earn second straight win ... Read more

Second-half shutout by the Illini defense paired nicely with two Michael Clayton II touchdowns ... Read more

Illini holding on to lead late against Ducks ... Read more

Illini still leading, as Ducks haven't done anything offensively in the second half ... Read more

Defensive struggle through two quarters in Champaign ... Read more

Aidan Laughery gets the Illini on the board ... Read more

Defense holding up for both Illini, Ducks ... Read more

Back-to-back punts for Illini, Ducks ... Read more

On Oct. 4, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ calf was stepped on during a match against the Los Angeles Rams. What started as something often seen in football games turned into something no one could’ve expected.  The star quarterback is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 NFL season. ... Read more

Can the Illini build off the momentum of their overtime win at Michigan State? ... Read more

Just two ranked matchups ... Read more

Preseason All-American forward will likely miss some regular season games ... Read more

Even if it's for Oregon as Devon Jackson is one of the Ducks' top linebackers ... Read more

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. provides perspective from his side of the ball before the Illini get back in action against Oregon ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini’s return home to face the Ducks at Gies Memorial Stadium ... Read more

We're checking in once again on how the former Illini on active NFL rosters are currently performing so far this season ... Read more

Catching up with a former area standout from Hoopeston who ran cross-country in college at Parkland and EIU before becoming an administrator at Illinois ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini’s return home to face the Ducks at Gies Memorial Stadium ... Read more

The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Oregon Ducks on Saturday in a Week 8 college football showdown on Big Ten Network. Let’s take a look at the odds for Oregon vs. Illinois at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 24. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. ... Read more

Breakdowns in communication hampered Illini in 95-91 exhibition loss to Baylor ... Read more

Breakdowns in communication hampered Illini in 95-91 exhibition loss to Baylor ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's exhibition loss to the Bears ... Read more

Bears take down No. 3 Illini 95-91 ... Read more

Bears' backcourt had three in double figures ... Read more

We weren't big winners in Week 7, but we also weren't losers. Also, who was a big winner in such a wacky week of college football? We're moving on from that. Here's how I'm wagering Week 8 and also, my Bear Bytes. This page may contain affiliate links to legal ... Read more

Maryland fires Mike Locksley ahead of their matchup with Illinois Football, as Bret Bielema shares his reaction to the news and his support for his longtime friend. ... Read more

Win would put Illini back in bowl talk ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey previews today's exhibition game between the Illini and Bears ... Read more

Oregon Announces their starting Quarterback for Saturday's match-up with the Illini in Champaign.... But, he struggled mightily in his last road outing. ... Read more

Purdue junior linebacker Jojo Hayden would be a big help to Illinois’ (3-3, 1-2) defense this season. His 48 tackles and two interceptions would lead the team, and even though the Illini have a game in hand over the Boilermakers, Hayden is still racking up tackles at a higher rate ... Read more

Despite Oregon's recent offensive struggles, the Ducks are favored to get the win in Champaign on Saturday. ... Read more

Maryland says goodbye to coach ... Read more

Bye week allowed an important self scout before the second half of the regular season ... Read more

A dozen area high school girls' tennis players are in the IHSA state tournament that starts today. ... How many career rushing yards does Aidan Laughery have at Illinois? ... Read more

David Mirkovic was the fourth-leading vote getter among the Associated Press preseason All-Americans. Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down what it means for the Illinois forward ... Read more

Illinois sophomore forward one of five players to earn preseason honor ... Read more

Bielema's team needs three wins ... Read more

Bielema's team needs three wins ... Read more

Click here to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four (posters, books) ... Read more

Veteran offensive lineman indicates he'll return for fifth season ... Read more

Where Illinois Football must take advantage vs Oregon, if they want to pull of the major-upset. ... Read more

Back to picking Illini game this week ... Read more

Click here to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four (posters, books) ... Read more

Freshman Clayton taking over against Ducks ... Read more

Our Hall of Fame columnist weighs in on a wild Saturday for the Big Ten, new Illini quarterback Michael Clayton II, the expanding playoffs and more ... Read more

Illini secure place among nation's best ahead of 2026-27 season ... Read more

That contrast was clear in 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati ... Read more

Who has the best shot to stay perfect? ... Read more

Who has the best shot to stay perfect? ... Read more

Illinois (3-3, 1-2) has a real weapon on its hands. He can evade tackles with the elegance of a sprinting gazelle, but runs with all the ferocity of a runaway locomotive.  His name is Javari Barnett, and after his breakout performance in the closing minutes of the team’s win over ... Read more

Just edge out Hurricanes, Cougars ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic's 24 points led the way for Illinois in exhibition win ... Read more

Freshman guard finished with 10 points, five rebounds in win against Cincinnati ... Read more

Freshman guard flirted with a triple-double in 105-96 victory against Cincinnati ... Read more

Quentin Coleman, Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks combined for 57 points in 105-96 win against Cincinnati ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's exhibition victory against the Bearcats ... Read more

Andrej Stojakovic led six Illini in double figures with 24 points ... Read more

Illini's Stojakovic, Bearcats' Riley both tough to stop ... Read more

Illini's Stojakovic, Bearcats' Riley both tough to stop ... Read more

Illini offense looks different, but it's still effective ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey is live from Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, with Illinois and Cincinnati set to square off in an exhibition game ... Read more

Six games match ranked teams ... Read more

From Grange to McCray, with a bit of Harvey's notable dive into the end zone and dramatic field goals, our resident historian looks back at some top moments from the past 100-plus years ... Read more

We're checking in once again on how the former Illini on active NFL rosters are currently performing so far this season ... Read more

Lineups ... Read more

From Grange to McCray, with a bit of Harvey's notable dive into the end zone and dramatic field goals, our resident historian looks back at some top moments from the ... Read more

Exhibition opener provides Illinois guard first opportunity to prove preseason hype hasn't been misplaced ... Read more

Illinois will play its first of three exhibitions Saturday at Cincinnati. The News-Gazette will be on the scene at Fifth Third Arena all afternoon with comprehensive coverage coming from beat ... Read more

Ex-Husker leads the way ... Read more

Unexpected loss to Purdue hurt cause ... Read more

Click here to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four (posters, books) ... Read more

With Houser sidelined for possibly the rest of the esason, Bielema will rely on freshman under center: 'The guys rallied around him' ... Read more

Big Ten provides its share ... Read more

Illinois' two-man 2027 class currently ranks 25th nationally ... Read more

Illini taking the week off ... Read more

Will Illinois forward David Mirkovic get some votes? ... Read more

Mirkovic won't play in first exhibition game against Cincinnati ... Read more

Can Illinois Football pull off an upset over 5 decades in the making? ... Read more

Who was the last true freshman QB to start for Illinois Football? With Katin Houser out with a broken hand, Michael Clayton II could join a short list of Illini quarterbacks who have. ... Read more

Errors are part of the deal ... Read more

Duke at No. 1, Illinois at No. 2 ... Read more

First-year coach Chesney has UCLA rolling ... Read more

Issues abound in win against Michigan State, while future questions persist ... Read more

UCLA's perfect start and win at Oregon earned it a 13-spot jump on my ballot. I thought Bob Chesney would be a rock star in Westwood, but he is ahead ... Read more

Perimeter defense could be a tipping point for Illinois this season ... Read more

Team avoids three-game skid ... Read more

Illinois freshman leads the way late in Big Ten road win ... Read more

Freshman quarterback answers the challenge after injury to Katin Houser ... Read more

Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's overtime win against the Spartans ... Read more

Illini bounce back to secure first Big Ten victory. ... Read more

Is Illini reciever Jayshon Platt FINALLY near a much needed return? ... Read more

Why Feagin moving from tight end, back to the running back room, makes sense for Illinois Football following Ca'Lil Valentines Injury. ... Read more

Can the Illini snag their first conference win of the season in East Lansing? Here's our 3 Keys to getting it done for Illinois Football on the road. ... Read more