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Rahmir Barno News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 5
Preview: Illinois Basketball vs. Florida Gulf Coast (Game 2)
You look at the calendar. You see the funny school name. You know the drill: An early-November non-conference mid-major opponent for Illinois (1-0)? Cakewalk, right?
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 4
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 4
Three Things Illinois Football Needs to Get Done During the Bye Week
Saturday's game against Rutgers was a must-win for Illinois, and the Illini delivered, blowing out the Scarlet Knights 35-13. But next week's game against Maryland is just as big.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 4
Illinois' David Mirkovic Is the Real Deal, But Is He the Big Ten's Best Freshman?
If there had been one player flying quietly under the radars of outside observers among Illinois' first-year players – and we’re using that terminology to include Mihailo Petrovic (listed as a sophomore) – it was David Mirkovic .
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 4
Illinois Basketball's Biggest Strength in 2025-26 May Surprise You
Illinois basketball has come to be characterized by skill and shooting. The Illini have sweet-passing big men ( David Mirkovic and Tomislav Ivisic , to name two) and a roster filled to the brim with long-distance marksmen.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 4
Brad Underwood's Postgame Reaction, With One Nitpick: 'It's All I've Talked About'
No. 17 Illinois (1-0) opened its 2025-26 season on about as high a note as can be reached, but as usual, it wasn't all falsetto for coach Brad Underwood – who has a knack for uncovering a little murkiness among a bunch of silver linings.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 4
Illinois Football Offers Class of 2028 Receiver David Thomas: What It Means
Illinois football (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) got back on track Saturday with a dominant win over Rutgers , stopping a two-game slide and improving the season outlook as the Illini head into their second and final bye week.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
New Injury Details for Illinois Point Guard Mihailo Petrovic
After all the eligibility troubles finally getting cleared up for Illinois’ Mihailo Petrovic , the Serbian guard still won’t be able to take the court for the Illini's season opener against Jackson State on Monday night (7:30 p.m.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
Brad Underwood Both 'Pleased' and 'Pissed' About Florida Scrimmage
Monday's game between No. 17 Illinois and Jackson State at Champaign's State Farm Center (7:30 p.m. CT, BTN) marks the first chapter of the 2025-26 season, but Brad Underwood’s club has already been in action – albeit in an unofficial capacity.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: One Thought Before 2025-2026 Opener
At last, the day has arrived: Nov. 3, which marks the official start of Illinois’ 2025-26 campaign, is here. The Illini are set to host Jackson State on Monday night (7:30 p.m.
College Basketball (W) News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
How to Watch Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Southeast Missouri State (Game 1)
Shauna Green has built Illinois women’s basketball into a team that expects to win – and this season, the expectations might be higher than ever. The Illini open their 2025–26 campaign Tuesday night at home against Southeast Missouri State with the intention of getting off on the right foot in what they hope can be a special year in Champaign.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: Two Thoughts Before 2025-26 Opener
Only one sleep stands between Illinois fans and their program’s season opener. Jackson State awaits Illinois on Monday (7:30 p.m. CT, BTN) – and, in the meantime, we’ll offer two thoughts for this Illini squad.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Illinois Football Makes Offers to Two Visitors for Saturday's Rutgers Win
Illinois not only rebounded from back-to-back losses with a 35-13 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, but it also continued efforts toward building something
College Football News / NBC Sports / November 1
College Football News / College Football News / October 29
Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines
Just when it seemed like Illinois was a sleeper to get into the College Football Playoff as an at-large team, it got walloped by Washington 42-25 to end all of that.
College Football News / College Football News / October 23
Illinois vs Washington Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines
Considering this a College Football Playoff elimination game. If 10-2 at least gets you in the discussion, then the loser of this is effectively out with a third loss.
Makai Lemon News / Yardbarker / September 28
Is Lincoln Riley to blame for crushing loss to Illinois?
In the second marquee matchup of the Big Ten slate on Saturday, Illinois stunned USC with a 41-yard walk-off field goal.
Brad Underwood News / Yardbarker / September 24
With recruiting rules in flux, Illinois HC Brad Underwood calls NCAA a 'comedy'
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood says if the NCAA is going to change its recruiting rules to allow athletes to play five seasons of competition over a five-year span, he wants a decision to come ASAP.
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