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Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski runs on the field with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois rips Northwestern, falls short in Big Ten West bid

By Matt Carlson Nov. 26, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema gestures on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 17 Illini out to avoid complacency in trip to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito is hugged by a teammate after their win over Wyoming in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Brown, DeVito lead Illinois past Wyoming 38-6 in opener

By Gavin Good Aug. 27, 2022 07:57 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Illinois on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tagovailoa, Terrapins had poise tested in win over Illinois

By Noah Trister Sep. 21, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Illinois tight end Daniel Barker, right, is unable to catch a pass in the end zone from quarterback Brandon Peters as Maryland defensive back Nick Cross defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Petrino's late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17

Sep. 18, 2021 01:50 AM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Maryland at Illinois 9/17/2021

Sep. 17, 2021 09:29 PM EDT

Maryland defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu (97) reacts after he made a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Howard, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland defensive linemen Ami Finau (55) and Lawtez Rogers, right, look on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Reeling Illinois bracing for conference foe Maryland

By Terry Towery Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

UTSA gets first win over a Big Ten foe, tops Illinois 37-30

By Terry Towery Sep. 04, 2021 11:45 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — As impressive as UTSA was on Saturday in beating Illinois 37-30, you’d never guess the Roadrunners’ football program is only a decade...

Nebraska running back Markese Stepp backs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Illinois Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Nebraska at Illinois 8/28/2021

Aug. 28, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Iowa at Illinois 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 05:33 PM EST