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Oct 31, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players warm up before a game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Why Illinois Football's New Series With Notre Dame Is About More Than Clout

The Illini continue to program-build and set a standard not previously seen in Champaign, including with their new two-year series with the Irish

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Illinois Fighting Illini guard Aaliyah Guyton (1) drives to the basket Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Illinois Women's Basketball Shakes Off Slow Start, Downs Detroit Mercy

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

5 Things We Loved About Illinois Basketball's Win Over Penn

Nov 5, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Quentin Coleman (11) drives to the basket during the first half against the Penn Quakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Obliterating Penn

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) passes the ball Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the Penn Quakers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Illinois Fighting Illini won 105-70.

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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN FPI Predicts Clear Favorite for Illinois Football vs. Nebraska

Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a pass against the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football's Week 10 Opponent: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Oct 31, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker Ethan Moczulski (37) celebrates with Illinois Fighting Illini punter Lars Rau (81) after hitting the game-winning field goal during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football's Thrilling Victory Over Maryland

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Instant Observations From Illinois Football's Win Over Maryland

A scuffle breaks out on the Ohio State Buckeyes bench near the end of the NCAA football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026.

First Look at Illinois Football's Week 9 Opponent: Maryland Terrapins

Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Offers Illinois Football Injury Update: Two Illini Out for the Year

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Nathan Knapik (71) lifts Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) after Dixon scored a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football's Upset Win Over Oregon

Illinois’ Aidan Laughery runs for a touchdown after a catch against Michigan State during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

3 Key Stats From Illinois Football's Upset Win Over Oregon

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Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) defends Penn Quakers forward TJ Power (12) Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 2 Opponent: Penn Quakers

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots a three point shot against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

How Illinois Basketball Will Respond to Losing Jake Davis to Shoulder Surgery

Nov 2, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Quentin Coleman (11) steals the ball from Fairleigh Dickinson Knights guard JR Jacobs (0) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Quentin Coleman Takes EvanMiya By Storm, Becomes No. 1 Freshman

Nov 2, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Stefan Vaaks (7) on the court during the second half against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Player Grades After Win Over FDU

Nov 2, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Lucas Morillo (23) grabs a rebound over Fairleigh Dickinson Knights guard Ras Elijah Godbolt (24) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Surprises From Illinois Basketball's Season-Opening Win Over FDU

Nov 2, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) signals possession during the second half against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Will Be Gunning for KenPom's Top Offense All Season

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) waves for a teammate during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Reveals More Details on David Mirkovic's Appendectomy

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Jake Davis Injury 'Doesn't Sound Great': What It Means for Illinois if He's Out

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Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks onto the court before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball to Host 2029 Forward Bronx Ganaway in Unofficial Visit

Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Lands Top JUCO Interior Offensive Lineman Harry Maileoi

Sunnsylope forward Darius Wabbington (21) drives on St Mary’s forward Cam Williams (1) during the Open Boys Championship game at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on March 7, 2026.

Illinois Basketball Lands in 2027 5-Star Darius Wabbington's Top 3

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Illinois Misses on Another 5-Star 2027 Guard: Are the Illini Out of Options?

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball 5-Star Targets See Same Appealing Promise in Champaign

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against VCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois to Host Benjamin Berrouet: Can the Illini Land Multiple 5-Star Prospects?

Central Catholic quarterback Owen Herrick steps back in the pocket during the PIAA Class 6A football championship game at Cumberland Valley High School, Friday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Illinois Football Lands Top-30 2028 Quarterback Owen Herrick

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Is Illinois' Freshman Class Poised to Be the Best of the Brad Underwood Era?

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Brandon Dang competes in the pommel horse on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 during the Winter Cup Men s Day 2 Competition at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Illinois Men's Gymnast Brandon Dang Wins National Title

Jeremy Hunter was named Illinois wrestling's permanent head coach on Thursday after serving 25 years as an assistant for the program and assuming the role of acting head coach in December.

Illinois Wrestling Names Jeremy Hunter Permanent Head Coach

Jun 1, 2024; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Adrien Dumont de Chassart hits his tee shot at the seventh hole during the third round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Former Illini Adrien Dumont de Chassart Wins Event With Record-Breaking Round

Mar 22, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Lucas Byrd of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates win against Drake Ayala of the Iowa Hawkeyes (not pictured) during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Defending National Champ Lucas Byrd Will Return to Illinois for Senior Season

May 23, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Nick Hardy plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

Illinois Golf Alum Nick Hardy Fires Another Steady Round at 3M Open

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois Women's Basketball Offers Dynamic Freshman Daughter of Former Illini

Mar 22, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Lucas Byrd of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates win against Drake Ayala of the Iowa Hawkeyes (not pictured) during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Illinois Wrestling Coach Mike Poeta Receives Contract Extension

Jul 6, 2025; Silvis, Illinois, USA; Brian Campbell lines up a putt on the 9th hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Golf Alum Brian Campbell Wins the John Deere Classic

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