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

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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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

But Altmyer also sailed a few throws when well protected and on one play even bobbled and lost the ball (which he recovered) ...