Chase McLaughlin
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin (43) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Thorson helps No. 20 Northwestern beats Illinois 24-16

By John Jackson Nov. 24, 2018 06:53 PM EST

Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) avoids being tackled by Illinois' Nate Hobbs (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Purdue rolls over Illinois 46-7

By Terry Towery Oct. 13, 2018 07:34 PM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski looks for a receiver as Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree, left, is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/David Boe)
AJ Bush runs for 2 TDs, passes for another, Illinois wins

By Tom Canavan Oct. 06, 2018 07:41 PM EDT