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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...

On this episode of Oskee Talk I continue TCR’s positional previews by taking a glance at the Fighting Illini QBs: Click below to listen! Join the conversation! Comment below and make sure to...

The Illinois basketball program will get another opportunity to host one of its 2027 commits in Champaign this fall. According to 247Sports’ Dushawn London, Illinois commit Quinton Kitt will take...

Illini Isaac is joined by Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room to react to Illinois Basketball’s nonconference schedule announcement and go through Illinois Football’s schedule game-by-game to...

When Josh Whitman arrived at Illinois as a freshman tight end from Harrison High School in West Lafayette in 1997, not many had him pegged as a future athletic director who would bring Illini...

Happy Monday, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏀 The Big Story Illinois basketball’s recruiting momentum keeps rolling. Five-star 2027 wing Moussa Kamissoko has scheduled an...

Brazil’s run toward the lone Olympic qualifying berth available in Guadalajara came to an end in the semifinals, while Cearah Parchment and Canada moved one win away from claiming it. Brazil...

As Illinois heads into its final week of August camp, head coach Bret Bielema is rounding out the roster and making sure he’s doing his due diligence in creating the most competitive Illini squad...

Illini Isaac and Evan Stone of ESPNCU 93.5 discuss what will need to happen for this upcoming season to be a success for Bret Bielema and Illinois Football. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson...

Devon Witherspoon being congratulated by his Seahawk teammates on this past week’s episode of Hard Knocks will put a smile on your face. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto,...

Happy Sunday, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: The Big Story: 5-Stars to Champaign Illinois basketball continues to make noise on the recruiting trail. Five-star 2027 small forward...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Clear your schedules, Illinois fans! On one fateful Friday in November, both Bret Bielema’s and Brad Underwood’s squads will be playing regular-season games. Get ready for Nov....

Brad Underwood and Illinois are continuing to make waves on the recruiting trail. Five-star small forward Moussa Kamissoko has scheduled an official visit to Champaign as part of a busy fall...

Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know heading into the weekend. 🏀 Illinois basketball announces loaded non-conference schedule Illinois finalized its 2026-27 non-conference...

Star Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Friday. Bailey is one of 91 players...

It’s here! On a random Friday morning in August, Illinois announced its full non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season. We’ve known a lot of these games already, but it’s nice to see them...

Illinois women’s basketball will be represented on both sides of the bracket this Saturday, with Brazil and Canada moving on to the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament...

Good morning, Illini fans! We’re less than two weeks from kickoff. Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 Six Illini named team captains Illinois football has its leadership group for the 2026...

Illini Isaac is joined by Evan Stone of ESPNCU 93.5 to discuss Illinois Football’s 2026 season, Katin Houser, Bret Bielema’s Illini legacy, and more! Apple: Spotify: Check out State Farm Agent...

Illinois basketball’s all-time leading scorer, Deon Thomas, hopped on The Champaign Room podcast with Isaac Ambrose and Ethan Pavey to touch on head coach Brad Underwood’s recent success and...

Illinois women’s basketball players stood out on the international stage Wednesday. Aaliyah Guyton helped Brazil earn their first win at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, while...

At the physically imposing stature of 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds (on my biggest day), you may be surprised to discover I’ve never played competitive football. Shocking I know. With a build like mine,...

Good morning, Illini fans! Football is getting closer, and Illinois soccer has its second match of the season tonight. Here’s what you need to know today. 🏈 The Big Story Illinois named six...

Just last week, former Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon inked a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Witherspoon has come a long way...

Good morning, Illini fans! Halfway through the week and closer to football! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 Ca’Lil Valentine lands on major award watch list Illinois running back Ca’Lil...

Three members of Illinois women’s basketball are representing their countries in Guadalajara, Mexico, as Aaliyah Guyton, Lety Vasconcelos and Cearah Parchment compete in the FIBA Women’s Olympic...

The NBA released its 2026-27 schedule, and multiple games will be played inside college arenas. Three games are scheduled to take place on college campuses, bringing NBA basketball to new cities...

Good morning, Illini fans. We’re officially in the final two-week stretch before Illinois football returns, and Monday brought plenty of news from Champaign. Here are the things that matter this...

We are less than three weeks away from opening kickoff, and things are starting to get real in Champaign. The feeling going into September is night and day compared to last season. To open up...

The Associated Press have officially released their Top 25 preseason poll for the 2026 season, and the Illini just missed the cut. Illinois is coming off of a solid 9-4 season which was capped off...

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...