Hardy Nickerson
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Illinois enjoying momentum as Rutgers comes to town

By Terry Towery Nov. 01, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Illinois's Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Illinois crushes Akron 42-3 in home opener

By Terry Towery Aug. 31, 2019 03:48 PM EDT

Minnesota looks for needed win at reeling Illinois

By Terry Towery Nov. 02, 2018 02:29 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Minnesota is just two wins from securing eligibility for a bowl game and the Gophers get a golden opportunity this weekend to lock up a...

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2018 02:39 AM EDT
NFL BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Hue Jackson's failed, flawed tenure with the Cleveland Browns is finally over. The team fired its embattled coach...

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Illinois defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson resigns

By Terry Towery Oct. 29, 2018 01:23 PM EDT