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The hype train keeps on chugging. David Mirkovic was recently ranked as the best power forward in the nation by Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated. The sophomore beat out players like JT Toppin...
In this episode of Oskee Talk I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to preview the Fighting Illini defensive backs: Click below to listen! Join the conversation! Comment below and make sure to...
Good morning, Illini fans. We’re officially in the final stretch before Illinois football returns, and the national conversation around the Big Ten is starting to take shape. Here are the things...
After two years of flirting, does the College Football Playoff court Illinois football in 2026? Some may call this a best-case scenario; some may call it a pipe dream. But call it highly possible!...
Good morning, Illini fans. Football camp is in full swing, volleyball gets underway today, and basketball recruiting is giving Illinois fans plenty to watch. Here are the things that matter this...
According to ESPN, former Illinois star Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with more than $101 million guaranteed. The deal...
Illini Isaac is joined by Ethan Pavey of The Champaign Room to take a deeper look into Bobby Hauck’s new defense that he is bringing to Illinois Football. Spotify:...
Skyy Clark, former Illini point guard, announced recently that he’d be transferring to play for the LSU Tigers and head coach Will Wade. Clark began his college career at Illinois, starting 12...
Deon Thomas shares his thoughts on why Brad Underwood has been so successful in the ever-changing landscape of college basketball. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto,...
Former Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer and the Detroit Lions were on the losing side of their NFL Preseason road opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. After getting picked up as an undrafted free...
Illini fans are in for a treat this season. The new video board at Gies Memorial Stadium is updated and larger than ever. The board, built and installed by Daktronics, measures 70 feet by 250...
Deon Thomas joins Illini Isaac and Ethan Pavey of The Champaign Room to give his thoughts on Brad Underwood’s success, his favorite Illini memories as a player, and the future of Illinois...
Brad Underwood has turned Illinois into an NBA factory. With five draft picks since 2021, Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft has the Illini nearly doubling that total in one draft. The first...
The world of college basketball is changing rapidly in the portal era, but that doesn’t mean high school prep recruiting has stopped. One of the top prospects in the country, five-star combo guard...
The Illini are back on the pitch. Following a season in which the team went 13-6-2 and made the NCAA tournament, Illinois finds itself with something it has not had in some time: Expectations. ...
For Throwback Thursday, I had Illinois vs. Indiana in 2023 in my mind. On Nov. 11, 2023, the Illini and the Hoosiers clashed in Champaign in a classic shootout. Without starting quarterback Luke...
Despite Illinois' 19-7 mark over the last two seasons, its road game performances have been hit-or-miss. This makes its October slate critical toward bowl eligibility
The only thing better than a 7-foot Ivisic brother? Having two of them. The Illini are now reaping the benefits. On April 15, with a Bud Light in hand, Tomislav Ivisic announced his return to the...
The NBA released its opening-week and Christmas Day schedules on Tuesday and will announce the full schedule on Thursday. The season will officially begin on Tuesday, October. 22, with three...
We’re deep in the offseason. A summer of hype around new recruits and NBA Draft anticipation has now become quiet. To pass time, let’s take a look at the Illini’s returning core and their closest...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There are just a few months left before it’s basketball season. The Fighting Illini wrapped up their 2025-26 season 22-12, but they have a pretty new roster after a second-round...
It’s the start of the NFL preseason, which means some familiar faces will be making their debuts this week. The Illini saw three players get drafted in 2026, along with nine others getting...
I think we all agreed that Luke Altmyer deserved some kind of chance in the NFL. Looks like he’s going to get it. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said former Illinois quarterback will take a...
Do you agree with who ESPN selected as Illinois Football’s archenemy? Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote...
In this episode of Oskee Talk I continue TCR’s preseason positional previews by breaking down the linebacking corps: Click below to listen! Join the conversation! Comment below and make sure to...
Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood went big-game hunting when scheduling his team’s non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season. This is something that’s been a theme for...
The former Cincinnati and Wisconsin center is earning national recognition ahead of the upcoming season. Renfro was named one of 40 centers to the Rimington Trophy Watch List, a collection...
Sophomore standout David Mirkovic underwent surgery on his left foot in Indianapolis on July 31, reported on Illini social media pages. The social media team did not specify the exact injury or...
If you spend any amount of time on X (formerly known as Twitter), you may have come across this video on Friday. I’m not familiar with Hoop Herald, but they shared a video from last month that...
When the Illini take the football field this season, the defense will have a slightly different look. New defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck is bringing his version of the 3-3-5 defense, which...
Last season was undoubtedly up and down for junior wing Andrej Stojakovic. He had some great games and moments during the non-conference slate, but seemed to slow down when conference play began....
You hear most teams use the phrase, “establishing the run”, when talking about how to open up its offense. Offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. wants to establish it and then some next season,...
Illini Isaac gives an update on David Mirkovic’s injury and then is joined by Bill Koch of The Providence Journal to discuss Stefan Vaaks and Gabe Jacas officially signing with the Patriots. Check...
Football is almost here. In less than 30 days, we’ll once again spend every Saturday riding an emotional roller coaster, letting our moods rise and fall based on the performance of our favorite...
When we think about America’s teams filled with bandwagon fans, there are some obvious names that come to mind: If you were to narrow your focus to college football, there are clear favorites...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There are three guarantees in life: Death, taxes, and head coach Bret Bielema finding gems at the quarterback position, courtesy of the transfer portal. From one-year icon Tommy...
It’s hard to think of a time where expectations have been higher in Champaign. In his updated 2026–27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello has Illinois slotted at No. 3. If this...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Bret Bielema addressed the media on Tuesday about his roster just one month before the start of the regular season. With the Illini slated to kick off against UAB on September...
News ripped through the Illini faithful like wildfire Tuesday afternoon, as the Illinois men’s basketball team announced out of the blue that sophomore forward David Mirkovic underwent surgery on...
Offensive lineman Dezmond Schuster has officially been given a sixth year of eligibility to play for Illinois this upcoming season. According to head coach Bret Bielema, Schuster had been dealing...
Illinois announced on X that sophomore superstar David Mirkovic underwent surgery on his left foot. According to the post, Mirkovic had a successful surgery today in Indianapolis. The injury...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One of Illinois’ most anticipated newcomers is fitting right in. Freshman addition Quentin Coleman, the five-star guard out of St. Louis, spoke with the media at the Champaign...
Illinois football will kick off its season in less than a month. The Illini open on a Thursday night against UAB inside Gies Memorial Stadium, which should provide a great atmosphere to begin the...
Any Ayo news is good news. The Illinois legend announced Monday that he is now engaged after proposing to his girlfriend Jalen in Chicago. Not clear exactly when he popped the question, but she...
Illinois Football will kickoff their season on September 3rd against UAB, but which game will likely decide if the season is unsuccessful or not to Illini fans? Check out State Farm Agent Brian...
Memorial Stadium offers a variety of different viewing options for Illini fans, but where is the overall best place to sit? Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and...
The 21st century in Champaign has been filled with talented players, but who is a player that has gone underrated? Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life...
In this episode of Oskee Talk I begin our preseason positional previews by breaking down the defensive line: Click below to listen! Join the conversation! Comment below and make sure to subscribe...
Illinois volleyball will continue to have stability at the top through the end of the decade. The program announced Saturday that head coach Chris Tamas has signed a contract extension through the...
Winning breeds people wanting to show up. And people wanting to show up breeds sellouts. For the second straight season, Illinois football has sold out of season tickets, according to a release...