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On YouTubeIllinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 16
What a $100 Million Donation From Alum Larry Gies Means to Illinois Athletics
The tide keeps coming in for Illinois athletics. As many of its programs thrive – including the flagship basketball and football teams – the community has become increasingly engaged.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 16
Three Things to Know About Illinois Football vs. Indiana Ahead of Kickoff
No. 9 Illinois (3-0) is set to meet No. 19 Indiana (3-0) in Bloomington this Saturday (6:30 p.m. CT on NBC) in a game that officially marks the beginning
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 16
Illinois vs. USC Football Game Time Released: Why It's an Important Factor
No. 25 USC (3-0) debuted in the AP Top 25 poll on Sunday, less than two weeks ahead of its matchup on the road at No. 9 Illinois (3-0). And on Monday, the game time of the Trojans-Illini matchup was announced: 11 a.m.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 16
Illinois Commit Nick Hankins Rises to Rivals' Top Player in State: What It Means
High school football recruiting service Rivals recently updated its in-house prospect rankings, and the results translated to big news for No. 9 Illinois
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 16
Is Illinois Football a Lock to Host ESPN's 'College GameDay' if It Beats Indiana?
Duke hosted ESPN's "College GameDay" for the first time ever back in 2023 when the 4-0 Blue Devils welcomed No. 11 Notre Dame to Durham, North Carolina.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 16
Why Illinois vs. USC Signals Illini Football Is on the Verge of Bigger Things
It's rarely any one thing that puts a college football program over in the national consciousness, elevating it from just another decent Division I high major to a regular contender and an acknowledged, expected presence in all the places the cool CFB kids hang out.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 14
Three Things We Learned From Illinois' Victory Over Western Michigan
Another Illinois game means another handful of learning lessons for head coach Bret Bielema’s squad, along with another glimpse into the Illini and learning opportunities about the team for us observers.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 14
Bret Bielema 'As Spirited As I've Ever Been' at Halftime of Illinois' Win vs. WMU
The wheels again took some time to creak into motion, but No. 9 Illinois was rolling along by the end of its 38-0 win over Western Michigan at Champaign's Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 14
Three Key Stats From Illinois Football's Win Over Western Michigan
Illinois closed out non-conference play in dominant fashion, blanking Western Michigan 38-0 before a sold-out Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 13
Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football Putting Away Western Michigan
After another sluggish first half, Illinois finally found its stride after the break Saturday in Champaign, transforming what began as a tense evening into a commanding 38-0 win over Western Michigan.In front of a sold-out Gies Memorial Stadium crowd and carrying the weight of their No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 13
Game Balls: Illinois Football Standouts in Week 3 Win Over Western Michigan
No. 9 Illinois (3-0) faced Western Michigan (0-3) on Saturday night, seeking its third consecutive win to open the 2025 campaign – and got just that. The
Luke Altmyer News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 12
Illinois' Luke Altmyer Tabbed as Top Five Quarterback in the Country by CBS Sports
On the heels of a productive 2024 campaign which saw him throw for 2717 yards, 22 touchdowns and just six interceptions, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 12
Illinois Football Injury Updates: Aidan Laughery, Dylan Rosiek and Others
Access to a full roster of personnel may seem a bit more trivial than usual for No. 9 Illinois (2-0) as it heads toward Saturday's home matchup against Western Illinois (an 0-2 MAC opponent) at Champaign's Memorial Stadium.
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Embraces Growth at Illinois While Keeping NFL Dreams in Sight
Luke Altmyer’s football journey has already taken him through the gauntlet of SEC competition, a transfer to the Big Ten, and the challenge of carving out his place at Illinois.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Uniform Mishap Costs Duke a Touchdown Against Illinois
Duke is not typically known for its football team, but head coach Manny Diaz is trying to change that. Diaz took the Blue Devils to a bowl game last season and ended the year with a 9-4 record.
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