blog posts Illini open Big Ten play hosting Rutgers tonight Dec 3, 2021 9:30 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Illinois concludes a three-game home stand on Friday, facing Rutgers to open Big Ten play (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2). The Illini have a nine-game winning streak at State Farm Center and have won five straight Big Ten home games. Share on Facebook Tweet Email