Illinois Fighting Illini
There won’t be any concerns now about Tomislav Ivisic playing a third and final season in Champaign. After as student visa issue delayed his arrival on campus this summer, Ivisic is back at the...
Bret Bielema and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. didn’t just want a quarterback with a big arm and impressive highlights. They needed a starter who could lead a team and fit a system. Katin...
Good morning, Illini fans. Football is officially in Duke week, while volleyball and soccer have big matchups on deck. 🏈 The big story: Duke week is here Illinois is getting closer to its first...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Illinois fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...
College football has begun, and it is never too early to talk bowl games. Bowl game affiliations have become increasingly complicated over the years with conference realignment, so I have laid...
Coming off of a big 42-23 win at home against UAB (0-1), Illinois’ (1-0) is now preparing for its next challenge. The reigning ACC champion Duke Blue Devils (1-0). Duke comes into this game off...
Illinois is fresh off a win over UAB to open its 2026 campaign. Now, the Illini are pivoting to Saturday’s contest against Duke – however, let’s unpack last Thursday first. For what was overall a...
Illini Isaac gives his three things he is looking for as Illinois gets ready to host Duke in the second game of the 2026-2027 season. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto,...
Illini Isaac is joined by Scott Rich of Duke Basketball Report of SB Nation to break down Illinois Football’s opponent this weekend: the Duke Blue Devils. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson...
Good morning, Illini fans! Football has a big one coming Saturday, while Illinois’ fall sports continue to roll. 🏈 Duke game is officially sold out Saturday’s Illinois-Duke matchup at Memorial...
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I revisit the Illini’s season-opening victory over UAB (2:49), acknowledge the standouts from Illinois’ win (8:03), and preview this week’s matchup with Duke...
Illinois opened the 2026 season at home with a 42-21 win over UAB. A lot of eyes were watching Katin Houser and what he brings as the Illini’s signal-caller. Just as many eyes were watching the...
It’s always nice to pack the house. Illinois announced on Monday that the upcoming game against Duke is sold out at Memorial Stadium. It’s the program’s fifth sellout over its last eight home...
Good morning, Illini fans! Football is coming off a season-opening win, volleyball is back at .500 and soccer has another road test today. 🔶 The big story Illinois has plenty to clean up after UAB...
The Illini opened football season with a win, soccer is rolling, and volleyball gets back on the court today. 🏈 The Big Story Illinois won, but there are still some questions to answer Illinois...
The SBNation FanReacts results are in, and Illinois fans are feeling high about another great season in Champaign. After a pretty convincing season-opening win (minus some defensive concerns),...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s been a while since Illini fans have heard from Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, but they’ll be encouraged by his recent outlook for next season. Underwood joined CBS...
Illini Isaac and Greg Terry of The Champaign Room went live to react to Illinois’ first victory of the season over UAB. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life...
Fans may notice something is missing from the Illini hoops schedule this season, leaving them asking, where are the big home games? It’s no secret Brad Underwood has worked hard at strengthening...
CHAMPAIGN, IL — The fifth-year linebacker started out the season hot, after a muffed pass from QB Ryder Burton ended up right in the linebackers’ hands. There was nothing but green pastures...
Champaign, Ill — Four seconds remaining in the first half, and 54 yards away from the UAB goal line. That was the position Katin Houser was in, up only one point, on the Blazers – however, magic...
CHAMPAIGN, Il — A drive starting at Illinois’ own 34 and with just 13 seconds left in the half, Katin Houser just put a wrench in the gut of the UAB defense. A 12 yard completion to Hudson Clement...
CHAMPAIGN, IL — In only his second carry of the game, RB Ca’Lil Valentine broke through the UAB Blazers D-Line, slipped by the entire secondary and was able to smoothly punch in six for his first...
Behind an 18-yard touchdown pass from Katin Houser and a 51-yard burst from Ca'Lil Valentine, Illinois jumped out to a 14-3 lead after one quarter against UAB.
CHAMPAIGN, Il — After a massive 65 yard punt return from Mac Resetich, Illinois got possession on the opposing 30 yard line. After a 7-yard Aiden Laughery rush, followed by a short pass to Hudson...
Share your thoughts in the comments and communicate with other Illini fans during the game.
Brad Underwood and the Illinois basketball staff aren’t slowing down on the recruiting trail. The Illini are adding another massive name to their fall recruiting calendar, as five-star forward...
Just 71 days ago, the Los Angeles Clippers selected star All-American guard Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 overall pick. A lot has changed in the roughly two months since they made that pick,...
I’m calling it now: Illinois is making the College Football Playoff. Illinois is finishing 11-1, with its only loss coming at Ohio State. The path is there. Illinois opens with three straight home...
Good morning, Illini fans! It’s finally here. Football is back. 🏈 The big story Illinois football is officially back tonight. The Illini open the 2026 season against UAB at Gies Memorial Stadium...
This Thursday at 8 p.m., the Fighting Illini square off against the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers at Gies Memorial Stadium to open the 2026 football season. As one would expect, the...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illini have sold out reserved lower bowl season tickets in consecutive years for the first time in program history. This comes in a period of resurgence under head coach...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Illinois fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...
We are officially one day away from the first kickoff for the Fighting Illini. After an offseason of change and realignment, the wait is over: Grange Grove will be filled with tailgaters once...
A familiar buzz has returned to Champaign-Urbana. The student body has arrived en masse. Classes are underway. Illinois football has resumed their winning habit. The townsfolk’s lives trundle...
The wait continues to find out when and where the 2027 football matchup between Illinois and Missouri will take place. Josh Whitman told the press on July 25 that the location has yet to be...
Happy Wednesday! Here’s what you need to know today. 🏈 The big story Illinois football is officially one day away from kickoff. The Illini open the 2026 season Thursday night against UAB at...
In this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to preview Illinois’ receivers & tight ends. We discuss: Click below to listen! Join the conversation! Comment below and make...
Illini Isaac gives his three biggest question marks facing the Illini as they prepare to take on UAB to kickoff the 2026-2027 season. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto,...
Illini Isaac is joined by Ethan Pavey of The Champaign Room to break down the UAB Blazers and preview what they hope to see in Illinois’ first game of the season. Check out State Farm Agent Brian...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illini women’s basketball 2026-27 schedule is coming together as the team announced a trip down to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend in the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau...
The Swoosh isn’t going anywhere as Illinois has signed an extension with Nike through the year 2033. Illinois and Nike have been partners since 1995, and this agreement makes sure the...
Illinois women’s basketball now knows two more opponents on its 2026-27 nonconference schedule. The Illini will travel to Nassau, Bahamas, for the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship from Nov....
Happy Tuesday! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The big story Illinois football is officially in game week. The Illini open the 2026 season Thursday night against UAB at Gies Memorial...
It’s a big day for The Champaign Room. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Illini. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we...
How to Watch Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Time: 8 p.m. Thursday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: ILL -27.5, O/U 54.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0, 0-0 Big Ten)...
🏐 The Big Story Illinois volleyball finally has its first win of the 2026 season. The Illini bounced back from Friday’s brutal five-set loss to Cincinnati by sweeping Syracuse, 3-0, Sunday at Huff...
In this episode of Oskee Talk my preseason position previews continue by spotlighting Illinois’ running backs: Click below to listen! Join the conversation! Comment below and make sure to...
Luke Altmyer’s first NFL roster battle has officially come to an end. The former Illinois quarterback is being waived by the Detroit Lions, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Sunday. It puts a...
Happy Sunday! Here’s what you need to know today. 🏐 The big story Illinois volleyball gets its chance to bounce back today. The Illini dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 decision to Cincinnati in...