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Illinois' Bret Bielema Shares Injury Update on Running Backs and Other Illini

Illinois (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) needed just about everything working in its favor this past Saturday to have a shot against No. 1 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten).

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Coach Bret Bielema Offers Stark Assessment of Illinois After Ohio State Loss

Outside Illinois football's friendly confines – Champaign, Central Illinois and Chicago – Bret Bielema catches a lot of hell. Whether it's his late substitutions, on- and off-field trolling or general outspokenness, the big man rubs plenty of folks the wrong way.

Ty Rodgers News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 12

Illinois' Ty Rodgers Continues to Make an Impact: 'He's Going to Be a Great Coach'

In 2023-24, Ty Rodgers started all 38 games of the season for Illinois basketball. He did a little bit of everything, averaging 6.2 points (on 52.7 percent from the field), 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists, while playing lockdown defense on the other end.

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Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 10

Brad Underwood Answers How He'll Game-Plan for Former Illini Morez Johnson Jr.

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The love affair with Morez Johnson Jr. lasted longer than some remember. Johnson's relationship to the Illini dated back to at least 2021, when he committed to the University of Illinois as a high school sophomore at St.

College Football News / ESPN / October 10

Will Illinois score enough to stay with Ohio State?

The No. 1 Buckeyes are favored by more than two touchdowns on the road against the No. 17 Fighting Illini.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 7

Illinois Freshman David Mirkovic Says One Man Was Key to His Commitment

Trust is a key part of success for any organization – and that includes college basketball. Trust in teammates, coaches and every member from the managers to the athletic director is integral in the process of building a winning team.

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

Game Balls: Illinois' Top Individual Performances in 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) knocked off Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) in West Lafayette, Indiana, by a final score of 43-27 in an outing that maintained the Illini’s momentum – and helped boost it from No.

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

Social Media Buzzes as Illinois Football Climbs Back Into Top 20 of AP Poll

It was a wild weekend across college football. What many expected to be a relatively quiet slate – with few ranked matchups and a number of heavy favorites – quickly turned into one of the most chaotic Saturdays of the season.

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.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 4

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Beating Purdue and Keeping the Cannon

The Illini are rolling again. After getting a scare from Purdue a season ago (and only two weeks removed from a shocking beatdown at Indiana), Illinois took care of business against the Boilermakers – and this time, in far more convincing fashion.

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 4

What Bret Bielema Said After Illinois’ Win at Purdue, What’s Next vs. Ohio State

It wasn't anything that'll hang in The Louvre, but Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) found enough ways to outduel Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) by the end of a 43-27 win Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana.