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On YouTubeIllinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 27
Mihailo Petrovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026
Every weekday leading up to Illinois' Nov. 3 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini player on the team's official roster.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 26
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Vents Frustrations After Loss at Washington
It was hard to pinpoint any one thing that went wrong for Illinois (5-2, 2-3 Big Ten) in Saturday's 42-25 loss to Washington in Seattle – and that's the crux of the problem.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 26
Illinois Is Out of the College Football Playoff – So What Else Is Left to Play for?
Even if Illinois beat Washington on Saturday and won its final four regular-season games, the Illini still may not have made the College Football Playoff.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 25
Social Media Reacts to Illinois' Disappointing Defeat Against Washington
Illinois football fans wanted to believe that this year's team would operate as an extension of the 2024 group that captured lightning in a bottle and won a program-high-tying 10 games.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 25
Projecting Illinois' 2026-27 Lineup After the Lucas Morillo Signing
Illinois finally made a splash in the 2026 recruiting cycle, reeling in four-star guard Lucas Morillo on Friday to significantly bolster the program's foundation for at least the next year or two.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 24
Illinois Lands Four-Star Recruit Lucas Morillo: A Perfect Fit for the Illini
In the Brad Underwood era, Illinois has built a reputation as one of the best recruiting programs in the country. But in the past few years, Underwood and his staff have shifted their scope of focus from the typical, predominantly U.S.-based high school prospect lens to an internationally driven recruiting process.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 23
Preview: No. 23 Illinois Football at Washington in Week 9
Even with more than half the 2025 season behind us, it's hard to get a read on No. 23 Illinois (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten). The Illini have dominated lesser opponents, had their lunch money stolen by the best and have turned in mixed results against the rest.
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.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 22
EA Sports' 'College Football 26' Simulation Predicts Illinois vs. Washington
No. 23-ranked Illinois returns from its bye week refreshed and seemingly ready for a major test: Washington at Husky Stadium in Seattle (2:30 p.m. CT, BTN), in what will be a defining moment in its season.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 22
Illinois to Meet Old Friend and Foe in Washington's Ryan Walters in Week 9
It seems that college football, more than any other sport – at any level – is characterized by non-stop shuffling of coaching positions. Even in the midst of the season, as we head into Week 9, the coaching carousel is spinning ‘round at full speed.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 22
Jason Jakstys Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026
Every weekday leading up to Illinois' Nov. 3 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini player on the team's official roster.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 21
Illinois Football Recruiting Buzz: Quarterback Commit Kamden Lopati Rising Fast
As Illinois (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) turns the page to Week 9, attention shifts to the west, where Washington and Husky Stadium await (2:30 p.m. CT, BTN). Coming off a much-needed bye week, Bret Bielema’s squad is aiming to regain its momentum from a strong first half of the season and make a final push toward a College Football Playoff berth.
Luke Altmyer News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 21
What Is the Secret Behind Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer's Success?
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. had clearly been asked the question more than once in the past, so he was ready with an answer when it came up again in Monday's press conference as the No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 21
ESPN's Football Power Index Picks the Favorite for Illinois vs. Washington
Following its bye week, No. 23 Illinois (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) is off to Seattle for its yearly West Coast trip, set to meet Washington (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) on Saturday at Husky Stadium (2:30 p.m.
Illinois Wins Eight Events En Route to Season Opening Win Over Iowa State in Ames 
By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam October 18, 2025 Beyer Hall Pool, Ames, IA SCY (25 yards) Results Final Score: Illinois: 123, Iowa State: 82 The Illinois Fighting Illini kicked off their 2025-2026 campaign with a 123-82 victory over the Cyclones of Iowa State in Ames on Saturday.
Luke Altmyer News / 5 GOATs / October 5
Ohio State at Illinois odds: Opening point spread revealed
On Saturday, Illinois will host Ohio State inside Memorial Stadium. Fighting Illini fans will undoubtedly pack the venue as they look for their team to pick up its first home win over the Buckeyes since 2002.
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.
Illinois Fighting Illini 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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