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 [...]
Late surge powers Maryland women’s basketball past Illinois
In its last two losses, Maryland women’s basketball had trouble in the third quarter. The games were the first two instances this season that the Terps lost after leading at [...]
Maryland women’s basketball vs. Illinois preview
Maryland women’s basketball looks to get back on track after suffering its first home defeat in over a year, an 84-76 loss to No. 18 Ohio State. Aiming to climb [...]
How to watch Maryland men’s basketball at Northwestern
After upsetting the No. 10 team in the nation, Maryland men’s basketball stays in Illinois to face Northwestern. Here’s what to know about Wednesday’s game. The numbers Maryland: 11-6, 3-3 [...]
Maryland men’s basketball at Northwestern preview
After a crucial 76-67 victory at No. 10 Illinois, Maryland men’s basketball will look to complete a perfect road trip when it takes on Northwestern Wednesday, The Terps’ victory against [...]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s win over No. 10 Illinois
Maryland men’s basketball collected by far its biggest win of the season Sunday when it upset No. 10 Illinois on the road, 76-67. The win marked the Terps’ first triumph [...]
Illinois can still be the Big Ten’s best team this season. Here’s how
Purdue remains the Big Ten’s top dog — for now. In a heavyweight fight between top ten teams, it was the No. 1 Boilermakers who took home the victory in [...]
Brad Underwood’s ‘Moneyball’ approach will be put to the test
TCR // Craig Pessman | Craig Pessman Several players have already seized their opportunities in TSJ’s absence. On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast I’m joined by our Pleas [...]
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 [...]
Brad Underwood’s stocking is finally full of solutions
Merry Christmas, Illinois Land! Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
‘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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Brad Underwood’s message for Illinois after beating No. 1 Kansas
Illinois closed out its preseason in the best way possible Sunday night, with a 82-75 win over No. 1 Kansas. After the game, there was no water bottle shower in [...]
Illinois extends men’s golf coach Mike Small through 2029
Illinois will be a #GolfSchool for the foreseeable future. The Illini extended men’s golf head coach Mike Small through 2029 on Monday night, according to the team’s X page. Mike [...]