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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) attempts to block a shot by Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Instant Analysis: Alabama Takes Down Illinois 100-87

After taking the Tide's best shot in the first half, the Illini fight back – but fall short

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) runs with the ball after a catch during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Bowl Projections: Tennessee, Texas, Ole Miss Are Possible Foes

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) blocks Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Buru Naivalurua (12) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Enters Rankings in New AP Top 25 Poll

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Kylan Boswell vs. Mark Sears: Key Matchup in Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) blocks out Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Buru Naivalurua (12) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama (Game 4)

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson (75) and tight end Tanner Arkin (85) celebrate wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scoring a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Week 12 Grades: Report Card vs. Michigan State

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (59) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Big Man TD: Former Illini Lineman Vederian Lowe Scores for Patriots

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) sacks Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Makes AP Top 25 Return Entering Game vs. Rutgers

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) returns an interception for a touchdown near the end of the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won the game, 24-14.
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WATCH: Former Illini Kerby Joseph Takes Over NFL Interception Lead

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) leaps over the pile for a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Football Week 13 Power Rankings: Illinois, Rutgers Rising as Saturday Clash Nears

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker James Kreutz (41) tackles Michigan State Spartans running back Nate Carter (5) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Stats From Illinois Football vs. Michigan State (Week 12)

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. (5) flips Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) on this tackle during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Instant Analysis: Illinois Football Upends Michigan State, 38-16

Illinois receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) hauls in a four-yard touchdown reception in the second half of the Illini's matchup with Michigan State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

WATCH: Illinois' Zakhari Franklin Reels in Gorgeous Touchdown Reception

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Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) and Eastern Illinois Panthers forward Cooper Jacobi (40) during game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Play of the Week: Ben Humrichous' Putback Slam

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Myles Colvin (5) box out Alabama Crimson Tide forward Derrion Reid (35) Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Illinois Basketball Will Face Alabama Coming Off Upset Loss to Purdue

St. Ignatius (Chicago) basketball guard Phoenix Gill (seated) signed with Northwestern on Wednesday. His father, Kendall Gill, played for Illinois from 1986-90 and went on to a 15-year NBA career.

Phoenix Gill, Son of Illini Legend Kendall Gill, Signs With Northwestern

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jayson Goodrich (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why the Struggles of Illinois Basketball's Kasparas Jakucionis May Be Over

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Signs Four-Star Guard Keaton Wagler

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) grabs a rebound during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Grades: Analysis vs. Oakland (Game 3)

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Allen Mukeba (23) attempt to get a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers from Illinois Basketball's Win Over Oakland

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Allen Mukeba (23) pressures Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Instant Analysis: Illinois Basketball Grinds Out 66-54 Win Over Oakland

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Tight End Logan Farrell Passes on North Carolina, Commits to Illinois Football

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

2025 Big Ten Football Recruiting Rankings: Illinois' Position Revealed

Brandin Podziemski, Wisconsin's 2021 Mr. Basketball, Picks Illinois

Brandin Podziemski, Wisconsin's 2021 Mr. Basketball, Picks Illinois

Illini Hope to Find Gem With Late 2021 Commit of DB Kionte Curry

Illini Hope to Find Gem With Late 2021 Commit of DB Kionte Curry

Illini Find 2021 Wing With Verbal Commitment of RJ Melendez

Illini Find 2021 Wing With Verbal Commitment of RJ Melendez

How Bielema's Long Friendship With High School Coach Led to Illini RB Signee

How Bielema's Long Friendship With High School Coach Led to Illini RB Signee

VIDEO: Bret Bielema February Signing Day Media Conference

VIDEO: Bret Bielema February Signing Day Media Conference

Fmr. Arkansas & East Carolina TB Chase Hayden Commits to Illinois

Fmr. Arkansas & East Carolina TB Chase Hayden Commits to Illinois

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Fmr. Illini All-American & Assistant Mike Poeta Promoted to Head Wrestling Coach

Fmr. Illini All-American & Assistant Mike Poeta Promoted to Head Wrestling Coach

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Finishes U.S. Open In T-23rd Place

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Finishes U.S. Open In T-23rd Place

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Near Top 10 in U.S. Open

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Near Top 10 in U.S. Open

Former Illini Thomas Pieters in Contention At 2020 U.S. Open

Former Illini Thomas Pieters in Contention At 2020 U.S. Open

'Winning this tournament doesn’t get old': Illini Coach Mike Small Wins 2020 Illinois PGA For 13th Time

'Winning this tournament doesn’t get old': Illini Coach Mike Small Wins 2020 Illinois PGA For 13th Time

Illini Coach Mike Small Atop Illinois PGA Championship Leaderboard After 36 Holes

Illini Coach Mike Small Atop Illinois PGA Championship Leaderboard After 36 Holes

NCAA Allows Athletes Opportunity To Not Lose Eligibility Due To Fall Sports Postponement

NCAA Allows Athletes Opportunity To Not Lose Eligibility Due To Fall Sports Postponement

Illinois Hires Liz Reyes As Assistant AD For Student-Athlete Development

Illinois Hires Liz Reyes As Assistant AD For Student-Athlete Development