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Illini jump back into AP top 25

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Underwood excited to see what Freshman do in exhibition against Illinois State

Updated 15 hrs ago

Illinois preparing for exhibition game against Illinois State

Updated Oct 16, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois men's basketball just a couple weeks away from the tip off of their regular season but before that a preseason exhibition game again… Read moreIllinois preparing for exhibition game against Illinois State

Illinois hoping to learn from first seven games of season during bye week

Updated Oct 16, 2025

(WAND) -- Illinois football is in their first bye week of the season after playing seven games and Bret Bielema said it couldn't come at a better time. Read moreIllinois hoping to learn from first seven games of season during bye week

Hank Beatty Named Sporting News Midseason All-American, Added to Biletnikoff Watch List

Updated Oct 16, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty was named a Sporting News Midseason All-American and was added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, it was announc… Read moreHank Beatty Named Sporting News Midseason All-American, Added to Biletnikoff Watch List

Bielema Named to Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List

Updated Oct 15, 2025

Illini Women's Basketball single-game tickets now on sale

Updated Oct 14, 2025

Illinois-Rutgers matchup sold out; 4th straight home sellout for Illini

Updated Oct 14, 2025

University of Illinois football has sold out its fourth straight home game of the season, against Rutgers Nov. 1. Read moreIllinois-Rutgers matchup sold out; 4th straight home sellout for Illini

Illinois ranked No. 17 in preseason AP Men’s Basketball poll

Updated Oct 13, 2025

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote th… Read moreIllinois ranked No. 17 in preseason AP Men’s Basketball poll

Bret Bielema's plans for bye week following loss to #1 Ohio State

Updated Oct 13, 2025

Following their 34-16 loss to Ohio State, Illinois football enters their first of two bye weeks during the 2025 season. Read moreBret Bielema's plans for bye week following loss to #1 Ohio State

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of extra year of eligibility for college sports

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing game against #1 Ohio State and Tupper's final score predictions

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini coordinators will need perfect gameplan to hang with #1 Ohio State

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing shootout potential between Illinois and Purdue and final score prediction

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Updated Oct 12, 2025

Indiana has climbed to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll, marking its highest ranking ever. This comes after a 10-point win at Oregon. Ohio State and… Read moreNo. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

Updated Oct 11, 2025

Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two more scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No.… Read moreNo. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of extra year of eligibility for college sports

Updated Oct 10, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing game against #1 Ohio State and Tupper's final score predictions

Updated Oct 10, 2025

How to Watch | #17 Illinois welcomes top-ranked Ohio State to Gies Memorial Stadium

Updated Oct 10, 2025

The #17 Illinois Fighting Illini welcome the reigning national champions, #1 Ohio State Buckeyes, to Gies Memorial Stadium this Saturday. Read moreHow to Watch | #17 Illinois welcomes top-ranked Ohio State to Gies Memorial Stadium

Illinois to host largest giveaways in Big Noon Kickoff history

Updated Oct 9, 2025

The University of Illinois is teaming up with FOX and multiple businesses to host the largest giveaways in the history of Big Noon Kickoff. Read moreIllinois to host largest giveaways in Big Noon Kickoff history

No. 1 Ohio State will not be fooled by No. 17 Illinois’ 53-point loss to Indiana

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Illinois’ 53-point loss three weeks ago at Indiana isn’t fooling Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he prepares his No. 1-ranked Buckeyes to face the No. 17 Illini on the ro… Read moreNo. 1 Ohio State will not be fooled by No. 17 Illinois’ 53-point loss to Indiana

Ca'lil Valentine continuing to grow confidence on field after career game against Purdue

Updated Oct 8, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Ca'Lil Valentine is coming off a career best game against Purdue Saturday. Read moreCa'lil Valentine continuing to grow confidence on field after career game against Purdue

#17 Illinois preparing to make a statement against #1 Ohio State

Updated Oct 7, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Welcome to town #1, #17 Illinois hosts the top team Ohio State inside Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Read more#17 Illinois preparing to make a statement against #1 Ohio State

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini coordinators will need perfect gameplan to hang with #1 Ohio State

Updated Oct 6, 2025

Luke Altmyer among nation's best in passing efficiency categories

Updated Oct 5, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illini football quarterback Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 passing yards, completing 19/22 passes for 1 TD in Illinois' 43-27 win ov… Read moreLuke Altmyer among nation's best in passing efficiency categories

Illini jump 5 spots in AP top 25

Updated Oct 5, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois football team climbed back into the top 20, moving up 5 spots to #17 in this week's AP top 25 after a 43-27 win at Purdue. Read moreIllini jump 5 spots in AP top 25

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Updated Oct 12, 2025

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

Updated Oct 11, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of extra year of eligibility for college sports

Updated Oct 10, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing game against #1 Ohio State and Tupper's final score predictions

Updated Oct 10, 2025

How to Watch | #17 Illinois welcomes top-ranked Ohio State to Gies Memorial Stadium

Updated Oct 10, 2025

Illinois to host largest giveaways in Big Noon Kickoff history

Updated Oct 9, 2025

No. 1 Ohio State will not be fooled by No. 17 Illinois’ 53-point loss to Indiana

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Ca'lil Valentine continuing to grow confidence on field after career game against Purdue

Updated Oct 8, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Ca'Lil Valentine is coming off a career best game against Purdue Saturday. Read moreCa'lil Valentine continuing to grow confidence on field after career game against Purdue

#17 Illinois preparing to make a statement against #1 Ohio State

Updated Oct 7, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini coordinators will need perfect gameplan to hang with #1 Ohio State

Updated Oct 6, 2025

Luke Altmyer among nation's best in passing efficiency categories

Updated Oct 5, 2025

Illini jump 5 spots in AP top 25

Updated Oct 5, 2025

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Updated Oct 4, 2025

Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards, Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving and Kaden Feagin added two TD runs to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27. The F… Read moreAltmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing shootout potential between Illinois and Purdue and final score prediction

Updated Oct 3, 2025

How to Watch | #22 Illinois battles Purdue to retain The Cannon rivalry trophy

Updated Oct 3, 2025

The #22 Illinois Fighting Illini return to Indiana to face the Purdue Boilermakers in the 101st meeting between the two programs. Read moreHow to Watch | #22 Illinois battles Purdue to retain The Cannon rivalry trophy

Luke Altmyer continuing to grow and impress on the field

Updated Oct 2, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinos football is preparing for their sixth game of the season as they will hit the road to take Purdue. Read moreLuke Altmyer continuing to grow and impress on the field

Illinois men's team leading by example with returners leading the way

Updated Oct 2, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- This season the Illini return Kylan Boswell, Tomislav Ivisc, Ben Humrichous and Jake Davis who all played last year. Read moreIllinois men's team leading by example with returners leading the way

Illinois hoping to continue run game success against Purdue

Updated Oct 1, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois football was finally able to get the run game going last weekend agianst USC. Read moreIllinois hoping to continue run game success against Purdue

Luke Altmyer named Hornung Award Player of the Week following USC win

Updated Oct 1, 2025

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer was named the Paul Hornung Player of the Week after a thrilling 34-32 win over USC. Read moreLuke Altmyer named Hornung Award Player of the Week following USC win

#22 Illinois preparing for rivarly with Purdue

Updated Sep 30, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- A walk off kick to beat USC at Gies Memorial Stadium now all eyes turn to Purdue. Read more#22 Illinois preparing for rivarly with Purdue

Bret Bielema highlights the importance of "The Cannon" & Big Ten trophy games

Updated Sep 30, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The 22nd ranked Illinois football team is prepared to go on the road for the third time this season, this time against Purdue (2-2, 0-1 Big Te… Read moreBret Bielema highlights the importance of "The Cannon" & Big Ten trophy games

Altmyer & Olano earn Big Ten Offensive/Special Teams Player of the Week honors

Updated Sep 29, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Following their 34-32 win over #21 USC Saturday afternoon, the Big Ten announced Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer as the conference's Offensi… Read moreAltmyer & Olano earn Big Ten Offensive/Special Teams Player of the Week honors

Illinois vs. Ohio State Oct. 11 kickoff time announced

Updated Sep 29, 2025

(WAND) - The kickoff time has been announced for the Illinois vs. Ohio State game on October 11. Read moreIllinois vs. Ohio State Oct. 11 kickoff time announced

Malik Elzy parts ways with Illini football, enters transfer portal

Updated Sep 28, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Junior wide receiver Malik Elzy will sit out the remainder of the 2025 season with the Illinois football team and enter the transfer portal. Read moreMalik Elzy parts ways with Illini football, enters transfer portal

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