A 38-16 win against Michigan State on November 16, which happened to be Senior Day, concluded the Fighting Illini's best home ...

Illinois hosts Michigan State on Saturday. The Illini lost to No. 1 Oregon and Minnesota in its last two games, knocking them ...

Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on Michigan State football's road game against Illinois on Saturday ...

In episode 263 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley and Tristan Thomas discuss Illinois football, men’s basketball and ...

Two years ago, a loss to the Spartans helped keep Illinois out of the Big Ten title game. And maybe most important, a victory ...

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images ...

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Saturday was senior day for Illinois football with many players saying goodbye to Memorial Stadium -- many of them recruited ...

The Illini finished 6-1 at home. It's the first time they've won six home games in a season since 2001 when they captured the ...

Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over ...

Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over ...

Pat Bryant and Josh McCray lead Illinois to a over Michigan State, ending a two-game skid.