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Virginia Tech star CB Farley to skip college football season

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2020 08:26 PM EDT
Virginia Tech star cornerback Caleb Farley announced Wednesday he will not play for the Hokies if there is a season, becoming the most notable major-college...

Illinois' Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) attempts a catch in the end zone as Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. Also shown is Illinois' Daniel Barker (87). (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Nebraska slips past Illinois 42-38 in conference opener

By Terry Towery Sep. 22, 2019 12:28 AM EDT

Connecticut wide receiver Ardell Brown (83) is stopped by Illinois defensive back Nate Hobbs (8) and Illinois defensive back Stanley Green (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Illini end nonconference road losing streak 31-23 over UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 07, 2019 07:02 PM EDT

No. 20 Northwestern looks to avoid letdown against Illinois

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:19 AM EST
Illinois (4-7, 2-6 Big Ten) at No. 20 Northwestern (7-4, 7-1, No. 19 CFP), 3:30 EST (Big Ten Network). Line: Northwestern by 18. Series...

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa (94) runs the ball into the end zone after recovering a fumble in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Iowa hands Illinois worst loss in school history

By Terry Towery Nov. 17, 2018 07:38 PM EST

Iowa looks to exploit porous Illini defense, end skid

By Terry Towery Nov. 15, 2018 04:24 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois offense can run, but its porous defense can't hide. And Iowa knows it. The Hawkeyes hope to slow the Illini running...

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...

Illinois's Mike Epstein, right, celebrates his touchdown against South Florida with teammates Doug Kramer, left, and Austin Roberts during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Illinois RB Mike Epstein poised for breakout season

By Terry Towery Sep. 19, 2018 06:16 AM EDT