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 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Terps in the NFL: Moore scores twice against division rival
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore scored two touchdowns on Sunday against the Detroit Lions — the top individual performance among former Maryland football players in the NFL. Moore caught [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Shannon Jr., Illinois upset No. 1 Kansas in charity exhibition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — This game meant a lot more than just basketball, but No. 25 was the better ranked team. In what was a massive step up from NAIA opponent [...]
A bye week check-in for Illinois
So, how are we feeling? Has the stench of Homecoming abated? Have the memories of a seemingly overmatched Wisconsin squad storming back in the fourth quarter dissipated? Much like players, [...]
Opening odds for every Big Ten game in Week 9
The Big Ten football season is more than halfway over, and as teams gear up for their Week 9 games, it’s becoming clearer which squads have what it takes to [...]
Setting expectations for Illinois Basketball in 2024
Illinois is a basketball school anyways. As October bleeds into November and the football team struggles, fans are turning their attention to Fighting Illini basketball. And for the first time [...]
Illinois impresses in first exhibition, cruises past Ottawa
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For the first time in nearly eight months, Illinois took the State Farm Center floor in front of a sea of orange and blue. Unlike the last [...]