How is Illinois’ Ty Rodgers experiment going?
In 2012, a landmark moment in sports media took place. Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for The Goldwing Group On the ESPN show First Take, noted hot take artist Skip [...]
Brad Underwood turns 60 today. He’s a gift to Illinois.
For two days, Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood will be exactly 20 years older than me. BU turns 60 today. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy [...]
Illinois’ Johnny Newton named a consensus All-American
Illini superstar defensive lineman Johnny Newton has officially been named a consensus All-American, signifying that he’s been included on at least three of the five NCAA-recognized All-American teams. Here’s the [...]
‘It’s been overwhelming’: Bielema not surprised by DeVito’s NFL succe…
The Tommy DeVito craze doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon as the undrafted rookie QB led the Giants to a third straight win defeating the Packers on Monday night. [...]
Illinois is creating an NFL pipeline. Tommy DeVito is the latest exam…
Illinois football has started to create a name for itself in the NFL ranks, and the nation has started to take notice. Not only are our former favorites starting, but [...]
Reaction to Tommy DeVito’s game-winning drive on Monday Night Footbal…
We’re at a point in the Tommy DeVito story where Joe Buck is talking about his mom’s chicken cutlets after a game-winning drive and last-second field goal. DeVito led a [...]
Illinois scores 16 in first half, blown out in Big Ten opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On Sunday, State Farm Center hosted a clash between two two-loss Big Ten teams looking to start their respective conference campaigns on the right foot. Attendance was [...]
Illinois lands Auburn transfer DL Enyce Sledge
Just two weeks after the football season has ended for the Illini, they continue to bulk up the defensive line. On Saturday afternoon, Auburn defensive lineman Encyce Sledge announced on [...]
How to Watch No. 20 Illinois at No. 17 Tennessee: Game Time, TV Chann…
How to Watch Illinois at Tennessee Game Time: 11 a.m. TV Channel: CBS Online Streaming: Paramount+ Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS-AM 1400) [...]
Can Illinois keep it rolling in Knoxville?
The Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team is off to a strong start in the 2023-24 season, with a 7-1 record and a No. 20 ranking in the AP poll. [...]
Everyone on Illinois knows their role — and plays it to perfection
No one likes someone that says “I told you so.” So, I won’t do that. I’ll let my previous writing speak for itself. We’ll get back to my claim below [...]
Illinois runs through NKU, wins third straight
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Shauna Green’s team made it look easy on Wednesday in their midweek match against the Northern Kentucky Norse. While Genesis Bryant didn’t score very much, the team [...]
Tommy DeVito is getting a primetime NFL start
Illinois great Tommy DeVito will have the eyes of the nation on him next week when he gets a primetime start at QB for the New York Giants. Head coach [...]
How to Watch No. 20 Illinois vs. No. 11 FAU: Game Time, TV Channel, O…
How to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers (Jimmy V Classic At Madison Square Garden) Game Time: 5:30 p.m. TV Channel: ESPN Online Streaming: ESPN3 Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live [...]
Illinois is an elite defensive team. That can take them far.
After a three-week stretch of buy games and an extended holiday break, the Illini finally got tested again. Unlike against Marquette, they passed this one with flying colors. The building [...]
Shannon, Domask lead Illinois to blowout win in Big Ten opener
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — That’s how it’s done on the road. After a six-game home stretch to start the season, Illinois headed to Rutgers on Saturday afternoon for its Big Ten [...]
How to Watch No. 24 Illinois at Rutgers: Game Time, TV Channel, Onlin…
How to Watch Illinois at Rutgers Game Time: 3 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign [...]
Illinois’ Reggie Love III enters transfer portal
In 2024, the Illini will look to bounce back after missing a bowl game this season, but they will be without their starting running back. On Thursday afternoon, Reggie Love [...]
Illinois wins back-to-back games, steamrolls CCSU
CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Illinois continues to roll in anticipation of its Big Ten schedule. Following a home win over Canisius, Illinois (4-2) collided with Central Connecticut State (1-5) for the [...]
Isaiah Williams named First Team All-Big Ten
The recognition has finally come for Isaiah Williams. On Wednesday, the Illini’s top offensive weapon was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, the first Illinois offensive player to receive [...]
Illinois’ Johnny Newton named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Johnny Newton has a very bright future ahead of him. On Tuesday, Illinois’ superstar defensive tackle was named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year. Newton is the first [...]
Respect is earned, not given for Illinois
TCR Contributor CJ Jackson is a former member of the Illinois Basketball team, playing for the Illini from 2005-09. After being dropped out of the Top 25 after just one [...]
Bielema’s Illini didn’t improve in Year 3
Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! Our long, national nightmare is finally over. Illinois football ends the 2023 season at 5-7 overall and just 1-5 in the Big Ten West. HBC Bret [...]
Late turnovers doom Illinois in season finale loss to Northwestern
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There will be no postseason for Illinois in 2023. Needing a win to secure bowl eligibility, Illinois (5-7, 3-6 Big Ten) came up short against Northwestern (7-5, [...]
Too little, too late for Illinois Volleyball?
Illinois Volleyball is in a tough spot. After notching nine wins in eleven matches, it seemed like a once-improbably push for postseason play was on the cards... until they met [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Northwestern: Game Time, TV Channel, Online…
How to Watch Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Time: 2:30 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Odds: ILL -4.5, O/U 47.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (5-6, 3-5 [...]
Illinois Senior Day guide: Who can still come back?
Saturday’s a big day. Along with the obvious bowl implications that are to come with the game on the field against Northwestern, it’s also Senior Day for the Illini, the [...]
The Law Firm is turning pro. Let’s appreciate them while they’re here…
The Fighting Illini defense has two big voids to fill before the 2024 season. On Tuesday, Illinois defensive tackles Jer’Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph, also known as the Law Firm, [...]
The “one-hit wonders” of Illinois athletics
That Indiana week was one of the most impressive single-game performances by a quarterback in Illinois history, and it’s becoming apparent that John Paddock’s legacy as an Illini will be [...]
Illinois dropped from AP Top 25
Despite winning two games last week, Illinois was dropped out of the AP Top 25 this week. The Illini checked in at No. 23 in last week’s poll, but were [...]
Illinois is 1-4 in the worst division in Power 5
Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! I feel like I’ve written this column 10 times in the past 12 months. A winnable game for Illinois football that ends in a loss due [...]
How to Watch Illinois at Iowa: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streamin…
How to Watch Illinois at Iowa Game Time: 2:30 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Odds: ILL -3.5, O/U 31.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (5-5, 3-4 [...]
How to Watch lllinois vs. Valparaiso: TV Channel, Game Time, Online S…
How to Watch No. 23 Illinois (2-1) vs. Valparaiso (2-1) Game Time: 7:00 pm TV Channel: none Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -27.5, O/U 133.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini [...]
Illinois scores 103 in blowout win on Field Trip Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — How about that performance for the kids? After falling to Marquette, the Illini were looking to get back on track against a St. Peters squad in front [...]
No. 23 Illinois silent down the stretch in loss to No. 4 Marquette
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A tale as old as time. After wild offensive inconsistencies told the story for Brad Underwood’s squad last season, Illinois set out to change the narrative against [...]
Terps in the NFL: Midseason update
Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Here’s how former Maryland football players are performing in the NFL this season. Through the midpoint of the NFL season, two Maryland products have [...]
Another reason John Paddock should start against Iowa
After punting on the first drive of the game, these were Illinois' next possessions: 10 plays, 71 yards - Field Goal Fumble on Punt Return 2 plays, 75 yards - [...]
Illinois Volleyball loses in four sets at No. 1 Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. – For a moment, it looked like Illinois could do it. Go into the home of the No. 1 team in the nation and force a fifth set, [...]
Paddock — and Lunney — deserve credit for Illinois’ offensive explosi…
Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! What in the blue hell did we watch yesterday in Champaign? As two seemingly mediocre Big Ten teams with pedestrian offenses took the field in Week [...]
No. 23 Illinois falls in early season test at Marquette
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — No. 23 llinois traveled north for a test on the road early in the season against the Marquette Golden Eagles. Shauna Green’s team never looked quite comfortable, [...]
Shannon Jr., Illinois outlast Oakland in hard fought win
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2023-24 season is now in full swing. Illinois looked to keep its record perfect as it hosted Oakland for the second regular season game of the [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Oakland: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Stre…
How to Watch #25 Illinois vs. Oakland Game Time: 7 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -22.5, O/U 149.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) Head Coach: [...]
Club duo signs with Illinois Volleyball for 2024 class
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wednesday was National Signing Day for volleyball programs nationwide, and Fighting Illini head coach Chris Tamas announced two new additions to the Illinois family. The two incoming [...]
Illinois showing firepower & versatility early on
The Illini basketball team has begun the 2023-24 season with two impressive victories over Eastern Illinois and Kansas (exhibition). The Illini, ranked No. 25 in the preseason AP poll, have [...]
Stats don’t lie: Paddock, Newton shine in Illinois’ win
It was the number 4s. On both sides of the ball. Nobody even knew that John Paddock came on the field, even on his first pass, the announcers thought it [...]
Illinois overcomes slow start in season-opening win over EIU
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wake up and smell the coffee, college basketball is finally here. The Kansas exhibition was a great taste of this year’s Illini, but Monday was the true [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois: Game Time, TV Channel, On…
How to Watch #25 Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Game Time: 7 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -26.5, O/U 141.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0) Head [...]
Illinois’ “Minnesota Miracle” was as frustrating as thrilling
John Paddock and Bielema embrace after the most improbable win of the Bielema era. What could have been this year for the Illini. Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! On the eve [...]
Illinois stuns Minnesota behind Paddock’s final drive
MINNEAPOLIS — HOW. ABOUT. THAT. Down to a desperation 4th-and-11, backup quarterback John Paddock delivered a miraculous 84-yard touchdown drive to steal a win from the hands of Minnesota in [...]
How to Watch Illinois at Minnesota: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Str…
How to Watch Illinois vs. Minnesota Game Time: 2:30 pm TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Odds: ILL +1.5, O/U 43.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (3-5, 1-4 [...]