16+ hour, 17+ min ago   (382+ words) Sep. 12—What happened Duke running back Nate Sheppard didn't receive the Chase Brown-esque workload against Illinois as he did in the Blue Devils' season opener. That didn't change the fact he was just as effective — and equally difficult to bring…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (491+ words) We know ESPN's Football Power Index isn't the biggest fan of Illinois, but to be fair, it isn't alone. SP+, which was created by Bill Connelly (also of ESPN), is comparatively low on the Illini - though, notably, it wasn't going…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1475+ words) Sep. 12—CHAMPAIGN — Fun idea, let's do some math. Hall of Fame inductions + 25-year celebration of a Big Ten championship + local golf outing hosted by an Illini legend David Williams + a home game against the reigning ACC champion Duke = a five-star…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (429+ words) Martin has an ideal frame for a left tackle, at 6-foot-7 and 310 pounds, with the length to keep edge rushers away from his body. His best work comes in pass protection, where he moves well for his... Illinois on SI…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) The Illinois drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:03. The story: Katin Houser's first drive as Illinois quarterback was an efficient one. Aidan Laughery got it going with a 7-yard rush. Then Houser hit Hudson Clement on a 5-yard out before finding a WIDE…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (447+ words) The Prairie State’s online and retail sportsbooks generated a 20% handle increase compared to the same month in 2025, while bets placed were up over 1 million. Illinois continued a trend felt across the largest sports betting jurisdictions in the U.S. during June…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (583+ words) The Duke drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:10 The Illinois drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:17 The story: Collin Dixon did the heavy lifting to get Illinois inside the 5-yard line, making an incredible grab on a 30-yard reception on the Illini sideline. Then the offense…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (815+ words) Illinois opens 2026 at 6.5 wins, bet down from 7.5, after a 5-of-6-year Over streak. See our unanimous predictions, odds history and FAQs on the Illini. The Illinois Fighting Illini's 2026 win total might be the same as 2025, but the expectations to beat…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (495+ words) On Thursday, Illinois football is set to open its 2026 campaign against Group of Six squad UAB, which is now under the direction of head coach Alex Mortensen. The Illini hope to break in a bunch of new players starters and…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (159+ words) Sep. 12—Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's showdown with Duke ahead of the kickoff at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign: Three major storylines Don't forget about second down Next man up worked at linebacker "His first play of college…...