RARE PHOTOS: 4 - The Real Truth

Big Game Hunting: Illinois takes on Purdue in the game of the year in the Big Ten West

Broader implications aside, simply getting the better of the Boilermakers for a change would hit the spot. They’ve taken home the Cannon in five of the last six renditions of this rivalry series and have a five-game winning streak at Memorial Stadium, where they haven’t lost since 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

Illinois agrees to contract extension for offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr.

Lunney, who is earning $675,000 this year, will be paid $800,000 in 2023 and $825,000 each of the following two years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022

Michigan State 23, Illinois 15: Illini blow it on an afternoon that resembles bleak past

The Illini bumbled and stumbled throughout, but at least they’re still in command in the Big Ten West.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022

‘It’s been a long journey’: Twins Chase and Sydney Brown went from Canada to Florida to Champaign — and now they’re propelling Illinois football’s resurgence

With 21 seconds to play and Illinois holding a 12-point lead over Minnesota, safety Sydney Brown came down with his first interception of the season. It was a sunny but chilly fall Saturday, and the 45,683 fans who bundled up to celebrate homecoming let out a roar loud enough to…

Chicago Tribune · Oct 21, 2022

Just Sayin’: Illinois football has gone gonzo! How far will the Orange and Blue Express go?

After pounding Minnesota 26-14 to get to 6-1, the Illini head into a bye week with a Big Ten West title looking like a real possibility.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2022

Big Game Hunting: I’m taking Minnesota — unranked and on the road — over No. 24 Illinois

The Gophers are coming off a bye week, a great opportunity to heal up and prepare for the upstart Illini.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

Illinois coach Bret Bielema will try to remain perfect vs. Minnesota

Bielema has an 8-0 career record against the Golden Gophers dating to his time as the coach of Wisconsin.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

NFL Scouting Notes: Tyree Wilson, Will Anderson

Plus more notes on Week 6 of the college football season, including prospects at Illinois and Texas.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2022

Just Sayin’: Don’t hold your breath waiting for Illini to apologize for ugly 9-6 win against Iowa

Apologize? Please. Something good is happening here in Year 2 under Bret Bielema.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2022

Big Game Hunting: Illini take on Iowa with a shot at a Top 25 breakthrough in the balance

Illinois hasn’t appeared in the rankings since since 2011, the longest drought in college football.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022