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New Injury Details for Illinois Point Guard Mihailo Petrovic
After all the eligibility troubles finally getting cleared up for Illinois’ Mihailo Petrovic , the Serbian guard still won’t be able to take the court for the Illini's season opener against Jackson State on Monday night (7:30 p.m.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
Brad Underwood Both 'Pleased' and 'Pissed' About Florida Scrimmage
Monday's game between No. 17 Illinois and Jackson State at Champaign's State Farm Center (7:30 p.m. CT, BTN) marks the first chapter of the 2025-26 season, but Brad Underwood’s club has already been in action – albeit in an unofficial capacity.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: One Thought Before 2025-2026 Opener
At last, the day has arrived: Nov. 3, which marks the official start of Illinois’ 2025-26 campaign, is here. The Illini are set to host Jackson State on Monday night (7:30 p.m.
College Basketball (W) News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3
How to Watch Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Southeast Missouri State (Game 1)
Shauna Green has built Illinois women’s basketball into a team that expects to win – and this season, the expectations might be higher than ever. The Illini open their 2025–26 campaign Tuesday night at home against Southeast Missouri State with the intention of getting off on the right foot in what they hope can be a special year in Champaign.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: Two Thoughts Before 2025-26 Opener
Only one sleep stands between Illinois fans and their program’s season opener. Jackson State awaits Illinois on Monday (7:30 p.m. CT, BTN) – and, in the meantime, we’ll offer two thoughts for this Illini squad.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Illinois Football Makes Offers to Two Visitors for Saturday's Rutgers Win
Illinois not only rebounded from back-to-back losses with a 35-13 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, but it also continued efforts toward building something
Luke Altmyer News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Has Illinois Wasted Luke Altmyer's Greatness?
In almost any other era of Illinois football, back-to-back 10-win seasons would be celebrated as a program-defining accomplishment. But in today’s college football landscape – with the expanded playoff, conference realignment and rising expectations – it somehow feels like a letdown.
College Football News / NBC Sports / November 1
Bret Bielema News / Sporting News / November 1
Bret Bielema regains swagger in Illinois' bowl-clinching takedown against Rutgers 
Illinois coach Bret Bielema wasn't going to let a two-game losing skid hinder his program from reaching greater heights as the leaves turn and November begins.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 1
Illinois Basketball Opener Injury Updates: Who's In and Who's Out?
Illinois’ season hasn’t even officially started, and the program is already dealing with the injury bug. Between late arrivals and injuries, the Illini have yet to even practice together at full strength.
Luke Altmyer News / NBC Sports / November 1
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 31
Illinois Football vs. Rutgers in Week 10 preview, storylines
Illinois football has taken more lumps in 2025 than may have been expected coming into the season, but in the Illini's defense, the blows have all come from top heavyweights.
College Football News / College Football News / October 29
Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines
Just when it seemed like Illinois was a sleeper to get into the College Football Playoff as an at-large team, it got walloped by Washington 42-25 to end all of that.
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.
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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