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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...

My fascination with sports was never really presented to me as an option. It was almost hereditary. My siblings were seven and nine years older than me, respectively, and both played competitive...

Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Illinois prepares for Purdue with a new-look defense Saturday’s Homecoming matchup with Purdue will mark the first...

Illini Isaac is joined by Andrew Ledman of Hammer and Rails, SB Nation’s Purdue site, to break down the Boilermakers and The Cannon rivalry matchup. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a...

In the days following Illinois’ disappointing home loss to Duke, I read an article about how [former] Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck needed to “wake up” and get on board with Bret Bielema’s...

Under a new Final Four banner in Ubben, fall practice is now underway for the Illini.  Fans got their first glimpse of action ahead of the 2026-27 season with a short video posted by the Illinois...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois loves to play the villain. But against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Illini will be out for blood.  The Illini suffered two heartbreaking losses to the Badgers in overtime...

In the Big Ten Volleyball Preseason poll, experts had the Illini sitting at No. 10. This was no surprise, as Illinois brought in six new athletes in the offseason, boasting three transfer portal...

Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Illinois’ defense enters a new era The Illini are moving forward without defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after he...

Champaign, IL – It’s now been over 24 hours since Illinois announced the departure of Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck.  Hauck was only four games into his stint in Champaign, after spending the...

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. This week, we want to know if...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s starting to get a little bit cooler outside, pumpkin spice is everywhere you look and the Illini are back at Ubben Basketball Complex for the start of fall practice. The...

The Illini’s second road trip of the season will be to East Lansing. Kickoff will be at 2:30 p.m. CT on October 10th, on FS1, Big Ten and TV officials announced Monday. Illinois will make its...

The Illini will return home in Week five to host Purdue for this year’s Homecoming game. Illinois and Purdue will kick off at 3:15pm C.T. on Saturday on Big Ten Network. Every Big Ten school has...

Good morning, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Bobby Hauck is out after four games Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck is departing the program after just...

Illini Isaac of The Champaign Room reacts to Bobby Hauck and Illinois Football parting ways after only four games. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life...

That didn’t take long. After just four games with Illinois, defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck is departing the program. Illinois made the announcement in a statement Sunday afternoon. “Coach Hauck...

Good morning, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Ohio State hands Illinois its first Big Ten loss Illinois fell to No. 7 Ohio State, 42-19, Saturday in Columbus....

COLUMBUS, Oh – We knew this matchup wasn’t going to be easy for Illinois. No. 7 Ohio State is widely regarded as the best team in the country despite its one-point loss to No. 1 Texas two weeks...

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Each week here at TCR, we take part in SB Nation Reacts, giving YOU a chance to weigh in on a big question. After another two-touchdown performance last week against SIU, we asked how good you...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois will kick off in Columbus on Saturday against Ohio State, a team that has had the Illini’s number in recent decades. The Illini haven’t beaten the Buckeyes since 2007,...

Happy Friday, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today: 🏐 The Big Story Illini volleyball opens Big Ten play with a statement Illinois volleyball took down No. 15 Minnesota, 3-1, Thursday...

Illinois’ passing offense has been defined by one name: Collin Dixon. Off to a scorching start, Dixon has already racked up seven touchdowns and 367 yards, while also setting the single-season...

It’s almost unbelievable how good of a spot the Illini basketball program is in right now. Not only are they fresh off a Final Four appearance, but they have also recently hosted a few of the top...

There was a time when Illinois basketball recruiting was something of a joke. The talent was always in the Illini’s backyard. Chicago produced elite players year after year, and Illinois had a...

Illini Isaac is joined by Matt Tamanini of Land-Grant Holy Land, SB Nation’s Ohio State site, to break down the matchup between the Illini and the Buckeyes. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson...

The Final Four appearance is already paying off for Illinois. Student season tickets for the 2026-27 season sold out in just nine minutes this year, a new record. It’s the sixth straight season...

On this week’s episode of Oskee Talk I recap Illinois’ blowout win over SIU (3:11) and spotlight Collin Dixon’s record-setting start (19:49) as well as the Illini’s defensive standouts (24:50).  I...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Big Z is back. Two weeks ago, Illini fans were informed that big man Zvonimir Ivisic wasn’t working out due to a hand injury he suffered back home. “Z hurt his hand while he was...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Benjamin Berrouet, the No. 21 prospect in the class of 2028 and a composite five-star recruit according to 247Sports, will reportedly be taking an official visit to Illinois on...

Homecoming will be an afternoon kick this year in Champaign. The Big Ten announced its Week Five schedule on Monday. Illinois and Purdue will start at 3:15 p.m. on BTN on Saturday, Oct. 3....

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Illini fans and fans across the country. With Collin Dixon’s historic...

It was announced last Monday that Illinois’ Week 4 game will be featured on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Illini will return home in Week 5 to host Purdue for...

It’s only Week Two, but several Illinois alums are making names for themselves this season in the NFL. Gabe Jacas, Patriots: The former Illinois edge rusher had the biggest Illini moment of the...

What you need to know today. 🏈 The Big Story Illinois heads to Ohio State with momentum The Illini got exactly what they needed Saturday. Illinois blasted Southern Illinois 48-10 in its final...

Illini Isaac and Greg Terry of The Champaign Room react to Illinois’ win over SIU, preview their matchup with Ohio State, and discuss expectations for the rest of the season. Check out State Farm...

Since the 2023-2024 season, the Illini have had three All-Big Ten award honorees every year, and there’s a good chance they can do it again, here’s how. It’s no secret the return of sophomore...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After all the chaos that was Illinois’ loss to the Duke Blue Devils last week, fingers were being pointed in all directions.  The main culprit at hand? The defense. More...

CHAMPAIGN, IL—After all the chaos that was last week’s loss to the Duke Blue Devils, fingers were being pointed in all directions.  The main culprit at hand? The defense. More specifically, the...

CHAMPAIGN Ill — Mathew Bailey and the Illinois defense just knocked the wind out of SIU. After getting the ball to the Illinois 34, SIU had a chance to trim the already large lead. Instead, QB DJ...

Big plays have come in waves for Illinois throughout the first half of Saturday’s contest against Southern Illinois. With the game knotted up at seven, Aiden Laughery took matters into his own...

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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. This week, we want to know...

It will be a mix of two Illini worlds on Saturday. After leading Illinois to their first Final Four since 2005 last season, Underwood has been chosen to represent the orange and blue on the...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here, basketball fans. Illinois’s 2026-27 campaign is officially set in stone, with the schedule fully laid out. Now that we...

It’s going to be a crazy start to February. Illinois released its Big Ten schedule on Wednesday, and one two-week period immediately stood out. From Feb. 2-12, 2027, the Illini will face a...

Keaton Wagler is the most important player on the LA Clippers roster. That might sound ridiculous when we’re talking about a 19-year-old rookie who hasn’t played a meaningful NBA minute yet, but...