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What Would Count as Success for Illinois Football in 2026?
Illinois football is coming off its best two-season stretch since the turn of the century, winning 19 total games in 2024 and 2025, capped with wins in two high-profile bowl games.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Illinois' Keaton Wagler Announces Career News Before UConn Game
Keaton Wagler and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are preparing for a Final Four matchup against the No. 2 UConn Huskies. They're looking to stay hot, already picking up NCAA Tournament wins against the No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 31
Why Illinois vs UConn Final Four Will Be Different Than First Matchup
A lot can change over the course of a college basketball season, even for a Final Four team.That's certainly the case for Illinois and UConn, which squared off on Nov.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 30
3 Reasons Illinois Will Beat UConn in the Final Four – And One Big Concern
Illinois, the No. 3 seed out of the South Region, and UConn, the No. 2 seed out of the East Region, have each survived and advanced through four rounds of NCAA Tournament action.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 31
Biggest matchup UConn must exploit to take down Illinois in Final Four
Braylon Mullins and his place in NCAA Tournament history sparked Monday conversations involving UConn basketball. That epic 3-point basket with 0.3 left capped the epic comeback over Duke.
Ben Humrichous News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 30
Incredible Stat Highlights Ben Humrichous' Value in Illinois' Final Four Run
Based on the box score alone, Ben Humrichous may not appear to have been very valuable in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, which sent the Illini to its first NCAA Tournament Final Four in 21 years.In 19 minutes, the senior forward missed both three-point attempts, grabbed four rebounds and totaled zero points, assists, steals and blocks.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 30
Brad Underwood Reflects on 'Dream Job' and Leading Illinois to Final Four
Brad Underwood once said he hated losing more than he liked winning. "Not today," he said after guiding Illinois to a 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament.
ESPN Predictor Names Clear Favorite in Illinois vs UConn Final Four Clash
Back on Black Friday last year, while the nation was wrapped up in a holidays shopping craze, UConn was busy dismantling Illinois at New York City's Madison Square Garden – a contest Illini fans would prefer to forget.
How Illinois Reached the Final Four: Turning Points and Breakout Stars
For Illinois fans, the 2026 NCAA Tournament has been a joyous – albeit anxiety-inducing – ride for the ages. The best part? It’s still not over. The Illini, who are set for a Final Four matchup with UConn on Saturday (5:09 p.m.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 29
Key Stat Shows Brad Underwood's Coaching Growth in Illinois' 2026 Final Four Run
Let’s go down the list of Illinois’ regular-season losses: Alabama (Illini halftime lead of 42-41). Nebraska (tied at 37 at the break). Michigan State (Illinois up four at half).
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 29
Illinois star did not quite understand how to cut down the net
The Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Final Four on Saturday, and one of their players literally did not know how to celebrate. Freshman forward David Mirkovic did not seem to know what to do when presented with his chance to cut down the nets following the team’s 71-59 win over Iowa at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.
College Basketball Experts React to Illinois' Elite Eight Win Over Iowa
Just over two weeks ago, Illinois walked off the United Center floor with heads hung low. After the Illini fell to Wisconsin in overtime of the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament – their fifth loss in nine games – they were set to enter the NCAA Tournament without one iota of momentum.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Illinois Advances to NCAA Tournament Final Four for First Time Since 2005
For more than two decades, it lingered. The near-misses, the frustration, the feeling that Illinois was always close but never quite back where it once stood.
Watch: Illinois advances to Final Four with narrow victory over Iowa
The Illinois Fighting Illini used hot second-half shooting to take down the Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday, punching their ticket to the Final Four. Iowa hit the ground running on both ends of the floor, jumping out to a 9-0 lead before Keaton Wagler finally put Illinois on the board.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Total Apex Sports / March 22
Illinois Fighting Illini Dominate VCU Rams Behind Andrej Stojakovic Brilliance to Advance to Sweet Sixteen
There would be no epic comeback this time around for the VCU Rams, as the Illinois Fighting Illini cruised to an easy 76-55 win in Greenville on Saturday night to secure a second trip to the Sweet Sixteen in the past three seasons.
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