Where does Illinois turn without Terrence Shannon?
It’s been a difficult week for the Illinois basketball program. The indefinite suspension of Terrence Shannon Jr. amid rape charges have been hard to process and brought a dark cloud [...]
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 [...]
Grading out Illinois’ non-conference performance
We’re a little over one-third of the way through the season, with one more non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Time to grade the non-conference results. The Illini started [...]
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 [...]
TCR’s Illinois predictions for 2024
Stephen Cohn: Illinois makes the Final Four. Dennis Gates said it will happen, so now it has to. Idrees Kudaimi: Terrence Shannon Jr finishes top 3 in national player of [...]
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 [...]
Podziemski uses Illinois season as motivation in viral post
Whether you’re of the mindset that Brad Underwood should have played Brandin Podziemski more or not, you can’t disagree with Podz’s viral Christmas Eve post. 2 years ago at this [...]
It’s time to take this Illinois team seriously
Revenge is sweet, isn’t it? That’s what No. 13 Illinois had on its mind on Friday night, one year after getting run out of the gym in the Braggin’ Rights [...]
Illinois’ convincing Braggin’ Rights win was a fever dream
X // @IlliniMBB What does this work of art say about the 2023-24 Illini’s potential? In an alternate universe, Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates are on opposite sidelines. In that [...]
All I want for Christmas is Illinois to win Braggin’ Rights
Every year I circle a few dates on my calendar in January. Before we dive in to the specifics, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: I hate Missouri. [...]
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, [...]
Illinois’ rivalry gauntlet is here. It means more than ever
Missouri, Northwestern, Purdue. A combined 1-3 record in the 2022-23 season for Illinois. Three of the five matchups this year are played within the next four games. Sure, there are [...]
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 [...]
One Illinois star is rocketing up the mock draft boards
This Illini squad is full of talent from top to bottom. How do they project at the next level, though? Illinois hasn't had much success in producing NBA talent in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jury orders egg suppliers to pay $17.7 million in damages for price g…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal jury in Illinois ordered $17.7 million in damages — an amount tripled to more than $53 million under federal law — to several food manufacturing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 “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 [...]
$160 million allotted for aid to migrants in Chicago
As winter quickly approaches, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans Thursday for the state to spend an additional $160 million to aid and house a sustained influx of migrants sent to [...]
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 [...]
Paddock throws for 507 yards and his 4th TD pass gives Illinois a 48-…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — John Paddock threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime to give Illinois a 48-45 win Saturday over Indiana in a Big Ten game.After [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]