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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Owen Herrick has made his choice. The Class of 2028 quarterback committed to Illinois on Wednesday. Herrick attends Pittsburgh Central Catholic and gives Bret Bielema and the...

Illinois women’s basketball will play 30 regular-season games in 2026-27, including 18 Big Ten matchups and 12 non-conference games. Of those 30, the Illini will play 18 at home, 20 on the road...

With the departure of Luke Altmyer — the most decorated quarterback in recent Illinois football history — the future of the position was uncertain. To fill his shoes, head coach Bret Bielema...

Illini Isaac of The Champaign Room gives his three things he is hoping to see as Illinois takes on SIU in game three of the 2026-2027 season. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home,...

The Fighting Illini are 1-1. It’s not ideal. But it’s hardly the end of the world. And quite frankly, unless you’re a fan of Rutgers football, it’s too soon for anyone to make grandiose...

The Illini hoops schedule will finally be finalized as the Big Ten conference schedule is set to be released Wednesday afternoon. Big Ten Network will host a conference schedule release show at 4...

On this edition of Oskee Talk I break down the Illini’s loss to Duke (3:03) and explain why the defense was not to blame (11:31). I also preview Saturday’s non-conference finale against SIU...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Illinois has had a tough week, and it seems to be getting tougher. Saturday’s 31-27 loss to Duke was certainly deflating, and was the program’s first one-score loss since 2024...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois women’s basketball has set its non-conference slate. The Illini announced their 2026-27 non-conference schedule Monday, featuring nine home games, one road game and two...

WASHINGTON D.C. — Representative Tim Walberg and Senator Jon Husted came together to introduce a new bill to Congress that would effectively reshape the way college sports rosters would be filled....

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One of the greatest players in Illinois women’s basketball history has officially been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Former Fighting Illini Tauja Catchings was inducted into...

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...

Illinois’ first road game will be September 26th, in Columbus at 11 a.m. CT on Fox. The trip to face Ohio State will be the first one for the Illini in almost a decade. The last time the orange...

🏈 The Big Story Illinois lets Duke slip away in disappointing fashion The Illini had a golden opportunity Saturday and let it get away. Illinois blew a second-half lead and fell to Duke, 31-27, at...

Illini Isaac reacts to Illinois Football falling to Duke 31 to 27 at home after a concerning performance from the Illini defense and plenty of errors elsewhere. Check out State Farm Agent Brian...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ayo Dosunmu was hesitant at first to commit to Illinois.  But after his three-year stint as an Illini, the Chicago native put Illinois back on the map and made a name for...

The Big Ten Conference and TV networks release game times for the first three weeks of the season every year but they have not announced the week four Saturday game times yet. Time slots for...

Champaign, IL – So, when a team doesn’t punt once in a game, you’d naturally assume that they blew the opposing team out – right?  Well… that was not the case for Illinois against Duke on...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Have a day young man. Collin Dixon brings in his third touchdown of the game. This time off a 2 yard redzone pass from Katin Houser. The Illinois offense hasn’t let up with the...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill — The Fighting Illini are keeping the foot on the gas in the second quarter as Katin Houser connects with Colin Dixon for a 40-yard touchdown pass to grow their lead against the...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Katin Houser and the Illini are off to a hot start against the Blue Devils. It the first drive of the game, Illinois methodically picked apart the Duke defense and ended the...

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After a stellar first week of the season, the results are in from the latest SB Nation Reacts poll. This week, we asked you how many yards Illinois QB Katin Houser will throw for in 2026 — and...

In just his first game, Katin Houser proved why he was a top priority for Illinois this offseason.  After posting the highest QBR in the nation and producing highlights like the Hail Mary before...

🏀 The Big Story: Shauna Green is sticking around Illinois women’s basketball coach Shauna Green has agreed to an amended contract extension that could keep her in Champaign through June 30, 2036,...

Illinois women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green and the university have agreed to amended terms on her current contract, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced.  Green’s current...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On Tuesday, the Illini men’s basketball team teamed up with the Kiwanis Club to host a banquet. While this meant celebrating the start of a new athletics season and making a...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On Tuesday, the Illini men’s basketball team teamed up with the Kiwanis Club to host a banquet. While this meant celebrating the start of a new athletics season and making a...

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...