Illinois makes jump in AP poll after Shannon’s return
It didn’t take long for Terrence Shannon Jr. to make an impact again on the Illini, and it didn’t take long for Illinois to find its way back up the [...]
No. 14 Illinois pulls away from Rutgers in Shannon’s return
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s return did not disappoint. Despite an electric start in front of a standing home crowd, Illinois allowed Rutgers to claw back within five midway [...]
Illinois’ two-game win streak ends at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — After coming out victorious in back to back must-win Big Ten games, Illinois women’s hoops fell 90-82 to a tough Maryland squad on the road on [...]
Illinois guard Jada Peebles suffers season-ending Achilles tear
After going down with an injury in the team’s 93-52 win over Northwestern on Sunday, Jada Peebles’ five-year Illinois career has come to an end. On Tuesday, the Raleigh, North [...]
Illinois stomps Northwestern for first conference win
EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois got its first Big Ten win in dominant fashion. The Illini visited Welsh-Ryan Arena Sunday afternoon having dropped six of the last seven, a stark contrast [...]
‘We did what we had to do late’: Rodgers, No. 10 Illinois hold off su…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Several lead changes and runs later, the Illini picked up a big home win in conference play. Illinois — coming off a tough five-point loss at No. [...]
Illinois’ Marcus Domask receives conference, national honors after bi…
If you didn’t know Marcus Domask before, you definitely know him now. When Domask committed to play for Illinois last April, he was weeks removed from a four-year career at [...]
How to Watch No. 10 Illinois vs Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel…
How to Watch Illinois vs Michigan State Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports Go Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the [...]
Memorial Stadium “Rededication Game” set for Illinois vs. Michigan
When defending national champions Michigan and (presumably) Jim Harbaugh come to Champaign in October, it will be a big weekend for Memorial Stadium. Illinois on Tuesday announced plans to have [...]
REPORTS: Shannon takes suspension battle to court, sues University of…
According to multiple reports Monday night, Illinois’ star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is taking the University of Illinois Board of Trustees to court in hopes to end his indefinite suspension [...]
Illinois’ skid continues with home loss to Wisconsin
CHAMPAIGN, Ill — It might be time to hit the panic button. The Illini’s return to Champaign, after falling in a tightly contested matchup with No. 16 Indiana on New [...]
Illinois lands impact tight end in transfer portal
Ahead of Illinois basketball’s big game Friday night at No. 1 Purdue, Illinois football picked up a big win. Murray State tight end Cole Rusk announced his commitment to Illinois. [...]
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois at No. 1 Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, O…
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois at No. 1 Purdue Game Time: 7:30 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on [...]
Illinois great Devon Witherspoon selected to Pro Bowl as rookie
Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon was selected Wednesday to the NFL Pro Bowl during his rookie season. According to Illinois, the Seahawks’ star cornerback is the first Illini to finish his [...]
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. Northwestern: Game Time, TV Channel, …
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Time: 8:00 pm TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Game Time, TV C…
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio [...]
Michigan State OL Kevin Wigenton II commits to Illinois
Bret Bielema and his staff filled a positional need for the team last Wednesday, grabbing a commitment from Michigan State transfer OL Kevin Wigenton II. Bielema and his staff were [...]
Another week, another jump for Illinois in the AP poll
Merry Christmas, Illini nation. For the first time in more than two seasons, Illinois is closing in on the top-10 of the Associated Press top 25. The Illini checked in [...]
Da’Monte Williams graduates from police training
Former Illini guard Da’Monte Williams is officially one of Peoria’s newest police officers. Williams graduated this week from Illinois’ Police Training Institute after being sworn in as an office in [...]
Illinois loses on buzzer beater, falls to 5-5
West Palm Beach, FL — A heartbreaking loss for the Illini in the Sunshine State. Illinois (5-5) fell victim to late game heroics Wednesday at the West Palm Beach Classic, [...]
Yale transfer lineman decommits from Illinois
Just weeks after committing to Illinois, Yale transfer defensive lineman Clay Patterson is reopening his recruitment. Patterson made the announcement Monday night on X, writing, “The Illinois program and their [...]
Illinois falls short in Braggin’ Rights matchup against Missouri
gooCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The women’s Braggin Rights’ rivalry matchup did not disappoint. Illinois (5-4) was close to stealing one Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center, but ultimately couldn’t stop Missouri’s [...]
How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Colgate: Game Time, TV Channel, Onli…
How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Colgate Game Time: 12 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
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. [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]