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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...

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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...

Illinois basketball may be preparing for a new season, but a pair of familiar faces are back in Champaign. Former Illini stars Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell appeared to return to campus this...

Happy Saturday! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏐 The big story Illinois volleyball opened the 2026 season with a five-set loss Friday night, falling to Cincinnati 3-2 at Huff Hall. The Illini...

Well, well, well. What’s old is new again. Fresh off INDIANA winning the Big Ten title, nobody believes in the Hoosiers once again — and it’s Ohio State that everyone is favoring (read: expecting)...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With less than a week until Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium, the Illini are preparing to take the field with a team that looks much different than it did a year ago....

With less than a week until Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium, the Illini are preparing to take the field with a team that looks much different than it did a year ago. Following an offseason...

It’s no secret that the UConn Huskies have been the boogeyman, or monster hiding under the bed, for the Illinois men’s basketball program in recent memory. It all started back in 2024, when the...

Happy Friday! Here’s what you need to know today. 🏐 The big story Illinois volleyball is finally back. The Illini open the 2026 season tonight against Cincinnati at Huff Hall, with first serve set...

Times are changing for Illinois.  Compared to years past, top prospects in the state of Illinois would not have even given the state’s flagship university a passing glance.  However, through the...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois men’s basketball team is adding a new face to the fold, as transfer guard Quentin McCoy joins the roster as a late addition. McCoy’s an in-state add, as he grew up...

Illini Isaac is joined by Mookie Alexander of Field Gulls, SB Nation’s Seattle Seahawks site, to discuss Devon Witherspoon’s new contract and why the Seahawks decided to make him the highest-paid...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Head coach Brad Underwood’s Illini went hunting for promising additions this offseason, and succeeded at doing so, landing multiple elite freshmen and a proven transfer. But with...

A few weeks ago, Illini nation’s potentially worst nightmare came true. There was news that broke that their star basketball player, David Mirkovic, was seriously injured in the offseason. A lot...

Happy Thursday, Illini fans. Here’s what you should know today: 🏈 The Big Story: Katin Houser lands on Manning Award watch list Illinois quarterback Katin Houser has been named to the 2026 Manning...

Canada captured a one-sided 53-83 victory over Mexico in Guadalajara on Sunday, seizing the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2026 championship. With the win, Canada finished a...

Illinois football kicks off its season next Thursday at home against UAB, with hopes that the Illini will once again play in a high-level bowl game following the regular season. Illinois has...

Illini fans have been spoiled in the 2020s as the Illini have seen a total revitalization of the program. Brad Underwood took over in 2017, and landed the most impactful recruit in Illini history...

Happy Wednesday, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story: Illinois’ receiver room takes another hit Illinois is already adjusting to life without Alex Perry, and now...

As the Illini look to open the season, the team now faces some early challenges regarding injuries.  Highly touted FAU transfer Jayshon Platt will now likely miss the season opener against UAB,...

The Big Ten announced a ruling Tuesday morning that would ban players returning from the NFL to play for a Big Ten school.  The ruling comes after Dae’Quan Wright, a tight end for the Cleveland...

Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini react to Illinois Basketball’s 2026-2027 non-conference schedule. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote...

Good morning, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today. 🏈 The big story Illinois football is officially in game week territory The countdown is getting real. Illinois is now just nine days...