Illinois Fighting Illini

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. After Michael Clayton II led...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Fifth-year kicker Ethan Moczulski earned his first Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week selection of the season after helping Illinois secure a 38-37 overtime win against...

The Illini will begin their season in less than three weeks when they face Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday, Nov. 2. Fans will get their first look at the 2026-27 team this Saturday when Illinois...

Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Illinois gets a bye week after dramatic Michigan State win Illinois football snapped its two-game losing streak...

On this episode of Oskee Talk I relive Saturday’s thrilling win over Michigan State (3:11), recap some of the questionable officiating and coaching decisions (10:44), rave about freshman QB...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illini challenged Purdue in West Lafayette, pushing the Boilermakers to a five set thriller Sunday evening. This was the sixth straight ranked opponent matchup for the Orange...

The Big Ten is coming off a dominant college basketball season, that saw the conference put six teams in the Sweet 16, four teams in the Elite Eight, two teams in the Final Four, and finally break...

Good morning, Illini fans!  Here’s what you need to know to start your Monday. 🏈 The Big Story Illinois survives a wild finish in East Lansing Illinois football snapped its two-game losing streak S...

The Illini will host Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 24 following their bye week. Oregon dropped their last game to UCLA but has an outside chance at the College Football Playoff still, so it should be...

Illini Isaac reacts to Illinois barely escaping East Lansing with a win against Michigan State for their first Big Ten win. Spotify: Apple: Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home,...

It is that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the football team is trying to remind us of the inglorious days of the Ron Zook era, and basketball season is around the corner! Since the...

In a game that can only be described as a tale of three halves, the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3, 1-2) trumped the Michigan State Spartans (2-4, 0-3) at Spartan Stadium in overtime, 38-37. Former...

East Lansing, MI — Illinois Quarterback Katin Houser left the game for the locker room late in the third quarter. Houser was seen grabbing at his throwing hand after the play. The injury comes as...

“We have to stay hungry,” said Brad Underwood on Big Ten Network. Illinois is gearing up for another season with heavy expectations. After reaching its first Final Four in over 20 years, Illinois...

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The Illini battled hard dropping the sets, 18-25, 19-25, and 22-25, Thursday night to No. 7 Wisconsin at Huff Hall. Through all the sets, it seemed the Badgers managed to always have a five-point...

After last week’s disappointing and demoralizing Homecoming loss to Purdue, it’s no question that fans are down in the dumps about this year’s Illini football team. So, in this week’s TCR Reacts,...

Brad Underwood has made Illinois a destination. What started with Ayo Dosunmu’s commitment in 2018 has continued, with highly rated recruits consistently viewing Illinois as a prime destination to...

I promise you I’m not here to criticize Brad Underwood.    We’re coming off one of the most successful seasons in Illinois basketball history. If that wasn’t enough, we’re right in the middle of...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Toughness, hard to guard and crashing the glass. Of all the words floating around Big Ten Media Days, anytime the Illinois Fighting Illini came up, those were the commonalities....

ROSEMONT, Ill. — A few weeks ago, Ayo Dosunmu told TCR that before his commitment, it wasn’t “cool” to come to Illinois if you were from Chicago. Fast forward to today, and Brad Underwood’s Illini...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jasmine Brown-Hagger has been a consistent presence in Illinois’ backcourt over the past two seasons. Now, she has one more go around to lead this team to new heights. Alongside...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A few possessions last season cost the Illini a chance to play NCAA Tournament games at home. After finishing the 2025-26 season with a 22-12 record, Illinois entered the NCAA...

Illini Isaac is joined by Robbie Bettelon of The Only Colors, SB Nation’s Michigan State site, to preview the matchup between Illinois Football and the Spartans. Check out State Farm Agent Brian...

Expectations have arguably never been higher for an Illini basketball season than this upcoming one. This team undoubtedly has the talent to cut down the nets next April, but what will it take for...

Champaign, Ill — Five games into the season, Illinois football finds itself in territory not seen since the pre-Bielema era.  After a more-than-disappointing 2-3 start, the Fighting Illini are...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s only just the preseason, but the Fighting Illini are heavy in numbers. While it’s common to see the same five or six players coming off the bench, head coach Shauna Green...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Berry Wallace’s sophomore season was already a major leap. She doubled her scoring average, became one of the Big Ten’s top scorers and earned unanimous First Team All-Big Ten...

This week on Oskee Talk I’m joined by Pleas Honeywood to recap the Illini’s dismal performance against Purdue (3:20), the dangers of Illinois’ revamped scheme (10:38), and the team’s overall lack...

The Illinois Fighting Illini have missed out on a big-time recruit in the class of 2027, as five-star center Darius Wabbington announced his commitment to Indiana earlier today. Wabbington is a...

Illinois enters the rankings after three straight ranked wins, notably a road sweep against No. 22 Washington, before the well-fought battle to Oregon. The No. 24 Illini improved to 11-4 overall,...

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. After a disappointing showing...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green expects Destiny Jackson and Cearah Parchment to take the next step this season.  With a full year of college basketball behind...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – After the departure of former defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, now interim defensive coordinator, Roger Cooper, was thrown straight into the fire. When he got the news, he knew...

Two of Illinois’ biggest returners are garnering more attention. David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic were both selected for the preseason All-Big Ten team. Mirkovic and Stojakovic are coming off...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois will be without one of its newest additions for the 2026-27 season. Freshman forward Lana Brenjo tore her ACL during preseason workouts and will miss her first season...

Keaton Wagler’s NBA preseason debut did not go exactly according to plan, but the former Illini guard made sure it ended on a high note. Wagler made his preseason debut Sunday with the Los Angeles...

Illini Isaac reacts to Illinois Football losing to Purdue as big favorites and what this game means for Bret Bielema. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life...

Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Illinois has work to do Illinois dropped its second straight game Saturday, falling 24-17 to Purdue at Gies Memorial...

A loud thud for the home team in their homecoming game.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – In a sold out Gies Memorial Stadium during homecoming week, fans were not treated to the usual Illinois, Purdue shootout that we’ve seen in recent years. Instead they got a low...

CHAMPAIGN, IL — Just before Saturday’s homecoming matchup against Purdue, Illinois announced that inside linebacker coach Roger Cooper would be the defensive play-caller, taking over for former...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois’ historically efficient offense is on track to become even more dangerous.   Last season, Illinois produced one of the most efficient offenses in the history of college...

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SEATTLE — The Illini battled for the sweep, taking all of the sets by only 11 combined points Friday night against Washington in Seattle. Senior setter Kenna Phelan has no doubt been a...

Happy Saturday! Here’s what you need to know today. 🏈 The Big Story Homecoming is here. Illinois hosts Purdue at 3:15 p.m. today in a sold-out Gies Memorial Stadium, with The Cannon Trophy on the...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Defense wins championships. The age-old saying may end up holding some validity for the Illinois Fighting Illini, who are fresh off a Final Four berth and chasing their first...

It’s been a handful of days since Illinois and Bobby Hauck parted ways. And for better or worse, a majority of Illini fans think it was the right move. This week we asked you exactly that question...

Champaign, Ill. — This Saturday’s homecoming contest against Purdue will be sold out. This marks the seventh sellout in the Illini’s last ten home games, including the last three. With the...