The Illinois coaching staff thought highly enough of Gabe Jacas to include him as one of three players representing the program at Big Ten media days in July.
A former Illini star basketball player cleared of a rape charge and his mother are seeking damages from local Kansas officials involved with the case.
Texas A&M transfer Ethan Moczulski kicked a school-record 59-yard field goal as time expired in the first half of Illinois' 30-9 win over Central Michigan on Saturday.
Illinois will host Central Michigan at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with the Illini eyeing a 3-0 start.
Defense is where Illinois' focus has been since workouts resumed this month ahead of the Nov. 4 season opener against Eastern Illinois at State Farm Center.
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The 23-17 upset win against No. 19 Kansas on Saturday night felt important.
Illinois beat a ranked nonconference opponent for the first time since topping then-No. 22 Arizona State on Sept. 17, 2011.
The Illini (1-0) want to erase the bad taste in their mouths left by a 34-23 shellacking by Kansas last year in Lawrence.
The big question for the Illinois offense heading into the 2024 season: Who was going to catch the ball? Other than Pat Bryant, of course. The answer was apparently everyone.
Underwood went looking for a combination of high-level opponents to create matchups TV networks would fight to broadcast.
The Illinois football team was efficient in its season debut against Eastern Illinois, beating the Panthers 45-0 behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Luke Altmyer on Thursday.
Illinois' shot at playing in a bowl game last season evaporated with two-point losses in the final two games. Coach Bret Bielema is confident of a happier ending this fall.
But even though they were together at San Jose State a short time, a strong relationship developed between Wilkerson, Lunney and their wives.
Here are six things to know about Illinois football camp.
Kreutz, Illinois' starting center, has yet to be cleared to return, and the newly named Illini captain is more than a little frustrated.
In comes Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. Out goes the Southeastern Conference on CBS.
Illinois rigged up a makeshift in-helmet communication system during spring football practices. It was a preemptive move for Illini coach Bret Bielema.
Nebraska gets a slight bump up the board, but a bigger boost could come as soon as this weekend.
Illini kicker, golfer turn running joke into a reality, with kicker Griffin caddying for golfer Kuhl.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks on Saturday.
Jake Davis had a unique perspective on the Illinois men's basketball team's ever-evolving roster this offseason.
Take a look at photos from a Nebraska football practice on Aug 9, 2024.
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland, Tom Shatel and Wilson Moore break down the first week of Nebraska's football camp.
Tigers remain on the cusp in odds to make the expanded playoff field this season.
Illinois coach Bret Bielema emphasized the returners in the secondary, citing defensive backs Xavier Scott, Miles Scott and Tyler Strain as guys who have stood out. Here's more Big Ten notes from the first round of media days.
Illinois finished last year with one of the most efficient offenses in the country. What worked last season, though, won't necessarily be the way forward.
The Minnesota Timberwolves made Shannon the first Illini selected since Meyers Leonard in 2012 (or Brandin Podziemski last year depending on how he's counted).
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s No. 0 jersey will soon be raised to the State Farm Center rafters among the other honored former Illinois greats.
Kasparas Jakucionis arrived in the United States and immediately endeared himself to Illinois men's basketball fans.