Oluwole Betiku Jr.
Illinois' Josh Imatorbhebhe, second from right, celebrates with teammates including Donny Navarro (86) after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct.19, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-21. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on last-second FG

By Terry Towery Oct. 19, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
After career game, Minnesota QB Morgan turns toward Illinois

By Dave Campbell Oct. 04, 2019 07:04 PM EDT

Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler (5) and Illinois defensive lineman Oluwole Betiku Jr. (47) reach to take possession of a ball fumbled by Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Illini's Betiku could be Big Ten's next defensive line star

By Eric Olson Sep. 12, 2019 03:21 PM 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

Illini looks to snap nonconference road losing skid vs UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 06, 2019 09:23 AM EDT
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Illinois hasn't won a regular-season road game outside the Big Ten since 2007, but the Illini have a good chance to snap that streak...