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Why Illinois’ February Loss Fits a National Championship Trend

Winning every game is great work when you can find it. But it’s also not realistic – especially in the Big Ten and especially in February. Eventually, even the best teams run into a night when they don't have their best, the fortunate breaks disappear and the result doesn’t go their way.

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Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

The Illinois women's basketball team continues its home stand Wednesday against Wisconsin (6 p.m. CT, Big Ten+) with the goal of steadying the ship, as back-to-back losses – and four defeats in five games – have tested the Illini's momentum.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / SwimSwam / February 10

Illinois Defeats Eastern Illinois, 157-77, On Senior Day

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam February 7, 2026 Champaign, Ill. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Illinois Athletics CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois swim and dive defeated Eastern Illinois, 157-77, on Saturday afternoon, concluding its home schedule for the 2025-26 season with a resounding victory.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 9

Why Illinois' New Offensive Wrinkle Featuring David Mirkovic Is So Encouraging

At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, Illinois freshman David Mirkovic has been described at times as a point forward. A point guard in his younger days, Mirkovic clearly has (some) of the skills and instincts that usually come with the package.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 9

Is Illinois' Kylan Boswell Close to a Return? Brad Underwood Shares New Update

Defensively, Illinois’ best attribute is its size (and subsequent length). Without Kylan Boswell , the Illini's shortest starter is 6-foot-6. Both Keaton Wagler and Jake Davis are listed at that figure, while Andrej Stojakovic clocks in at 6-foot-7, David Mirkovic is 6-foot-9 and big man Tomislav Ivisic stands tall at 7-foot-1.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 8

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 5

Where Every Illinois Football Transfer Portal Departure Ended Up

Illinois football set a program record with 19 wins over the past two years. But no matter the amount of success, every college football team nowadays has to manage the transfer portal.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 5

Illinois Football Flips Jacob Harvey, Signs Another Receiver – What It Means

Illinois football will already welcome one of the best high school wide receivers in the nation to Champaign soon in Nasir Rankin, but on Thursday the program landed another native son at the position when it flipped Illinois State commit Jacob Harvey.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 5

The Philosophy Shift Powering Illinois Basketball's Remarkable Rise

For quite some time in the Brad Underwood era at Illinois, his teams had prided themselves on running opponents off the three-point line, protecting the rim and forcing tough twos.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 4

Watch: Illinois at Oregon | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/04/2026

Watch: Northwestern at Illinois | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 02/04/2026

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 4

3 Remaining Games That Will Define Illinois Basketball's Season

With Illinois’ road win at Nebraska in the books, the Illini are now 10-1 in Big Ten play with just nine games remaining on their regular-season slate.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 3

Is Illinois Basketball Still Missing Morez Johnson Jr. and Tre White?

Illinois is on a tear. The Illini are playing their best basketball of the season – and perhaps the best of any team in the nation – winning 11 straight, including two top-five road wins in their past three outings.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 1

Watch: Illinois at Nebraska | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/01/26

Illinois at Nebraska — Big Ten Heavyweight Battle

Two of the Big Ten’s top programs collide in Lincoln as Illinois visits Nebraska in a matchup that feels like a postseason preview. Both teams sit near the top of the conference, and both bring contrasting strengths: Illinois’ scoring punch versus Nebraska’s defensive discipline.

Gabe Jacas News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 26

Gabe Jacas 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Gabe Jacas may not be a prospect that is a household name for fans starting to tune into draft coverage. His opponents over the past two seasons know him well and opposing offensive coordinators have had to plan to deal with him in the offensive gameplan.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / EasySportz / January 24

Keaton Wagler Delivers a Night for the Ages as No. 12 Illinois Stuns No. 4 Purdue on the Road

There are great performances, and then there are nights that become part of college basketball lore. On Saturday in West Lafayette — widely considered