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  • Lineman Keith Randolph celebrates a key defensive play

    Defense, run game shine in road win at #20 Minnesota

    Nov 8, 2021 9:00 am

    The Fighting Illini football team pulled off another Big Ten upset on the road as a late-game interception by Kerby Joseph sealed a 14-6 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.

  • Raina Terry at the net with middle blocker Kennedy Collins during Thursday's match

    Terry leads Illini in loss to No. 9 Nebraska

    Nov 5, 2021 9:00 am

    The No. 25 Illinois volleyball team had its four-match win streak snapped on Thursday night, dropping a 3-0 decision to No. 9 Nebraska in Huff Hall. Raina Terry had a match-high 12 kills on a .250 hitting percentage with seven digs.

  • Defensive Specialist Taylor Kuper featured on graphic advertising this week's matches

    Illini Volleyball set for B1G week against No. 9 Nebraska, No. 11 Minnesota

    Nov 4, 2021 9:30 am

    The Illinois volleyball team next returns home to open a four-match homestand in Huff Hall, starting tonight against No. 9 Nebraska at 8 p.m. CT, before facing off with No. 11 Minnesota on Saturday (November 6) at 6 p.m. CT.

  • banner image for breaking of school record in the individual medley includes image of Sydney Stoll preparing to enter the water for a race

    Stoll breaks school record in dual meet at Vanderbilt

    Nov 3, 2021 11:15 am

    Fighting Illini Swimmers fell to Vanderbilt Saturday in a close competition in Nashville.  The Illini put multiple fastest individuals on the board, including Freshman Sydney Stoll breaking the school record in the 100 individual medley.

  • Quarterback Brandon Peters scrambles with the ball in a previous game against Minnesota

    Illini Football travels to Minnesota Saturday for matchup on ESPN2

    Nov 2, 2021 9:30 am

    The Illinois football team is back on the road for the second time in two weeks with a trip to Minnesota on Saturday. The game is set for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2.

  • Illini volleyball players celebrate on Penn State's court

    Illini Volleyball upsets No. 13 Penn State in four

    Nov 1, 2021 9:15 am

    The Illini, who last defeated the Nittany Lions in a five-set thriller in 2018 in Huff Hall, earned just their 12th win over PSU in program history and their fourth-ever in Rec Hall. 

  • graphic advertising Saturday's football game against Rutgers and 'Military Appreciation Day'

    Football Saturday vs Rutgers: Military Appreciation, Dads Day mean more to Ford Family

    Oct 28, 2021 9:15 am

    The team celebrates Dads Day and Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, giving tight end Luke Ford the perfect day to honor his father, an Iraq war veteran, and brother Noah who is serving in the Navy.

  • a sweaty Kofi Cockburn looks to the basket during an earlier Illini Men's Basketball game

    Cockburn named AP Preseason All-American

    Oct 26, 2021 9:15 am

    Cockburn is also a national player of the year candidate, a preseason first-team All-America pick by CBS Sports, Blue Ribbon Yearbook, Athlon Sports, College Hoops Today; and Big Ten Player of the Year choice by The Athletic, Blue Ribbon and Lindy's.

  • After his record-setting day, Chase Brown goofs while celebrating the upset win over Penn State

    Football writers name Illinois National Team of the Week

    Oct 25, 2021 5:15 pm

    Big Ten Player of the Week Chase Brown's 223 rushing yards were the most ever by an opponent in Penn State's home stadium, and Illinois' 357 rushing yards were the most ever by an opponent in a Big Ten game at Beaver Stadium. 

  • close-up photo of joyous Illini players on the sidelines of Saturday's game agains Penn State

    Illini pull off nine-overtime upset at No. 7 Penn State

    Oct 22, 2021 4:00 pm

    After nine overtime periods — the longest game in college football history — Brandon Peters connected with Casey Washington in the end zone to lift the Illini to an upset win at Penn State, 20-18, on their homecoming weekend.

  • Illini defenders tackle a Penn State running back in a previous game

    Three storylines to watch as Illini Football returns from bye week

    Oct 22, 2021 8:30 am

    Illinois heads to Penn State on Saturday. Head Coach Bret Bielema said the bye week came at the perfect time for the Illini who were battling several injuries, and gave them time to clean up some schematic issues and change up personnel.

  • Terry Raina and Megan Cooney celebrate the victory

    Illini Volleyball earns season sweep of Northwestern in four-set win

    Oct 21, 2021 10:45 am

    Sophomore Raina Terry had a season-high 21 kills on a .364 hitting percentage, plus seven digs and a pair of blocks. Junior Jessica Nunge joined her in double figures with 13 kills on a .400 hitting percentage and two aces.

  • Piercen Hunt poses with his tournament trophy

    Sophomore Piercen Hunt earns first title, Men's Golf places second at Isleworth

    Oct 20, 2021 11:15 am

    'We came out like a team that was going to chase down the lead, and we gave one of the top teams in the country a run for their money,' head coach Mike Small said after falling to Arizona State by two strokes.

  • image of Kofi Cockburn on graphic with text, "Number 11"

    Illini Men's Basketball ranked 11th in AP preseason poll

    Oct 19, 2021 8:45 am

    It's the first time the Illini appear in the AP preseason rankings in back-to-back seasons since 2009-10 (No. 23) and 2010-11 (No. 13). Last year, they were ranked in the Top 25 every week and ended the year at No. 2.

  • volleyball players in on-court huddle at Huff Hall

    Time change for Saturday volleyball vs Michigan at Huff

    Oct 18, 2021 10:30 am

    First serve for the Illinois volleyball match on Saturday, 10/23 against Michigan has been moved to 3 p.m.  But first, the Illini have a midweek match at Northwestern on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT, before returning home to face the Wolverines.

  • Illini Soccer team's 1997 team photo

    Illini Soccer celebrates 25th anniversary

    Oct 15, 2021 12:30 pm

    In the early years, Illini Soccer played on the recreational fields on Peabody Avenue. The fields didn't even have turf - or any real locker rooms. Today they play at Demirjian Park, one of the nation's top facilities for the sport.

  • Illini setter Diana Brown central in a photo of team's on-court celebration

    Illini Volleyball sweeps Iowa

    Oct 14, 2021 10:15 am

    The Illinois volleyball team needed just an hour and 25 minutes to earn its first sweep in Big Ten Conference action as the Illini defeated Iowa, 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-20) Wednesday night in Huff Hall.

  • graphic for Illinois vs Penn State with ABC logo and featuring grinning football player

    Illini Football vs Penn State to air on ABC

    Oct 12, 2021 9:00 am

    The Illinois football game at Penn State will be broadcast on ABC on Oct. 23, the Big Ten conference office and television partners announced Monday. The game is currently scheduled as an 11 a.m. CT kickoff.

  • team huddles on court at Wisconsin

    Volleyball: Illini drop 3-1 decision to No. 4 Wisconsin

    Oct 11, 2021 8:45 am

    The Illinois volleyball team won the opening set of the match, before falling 3-1 to No. 4 Wisconsin on Saturday night at the UW Field House.

  • senior lineman Owen Carney Jr. in gameday action against Charlotte on Oct. 1

    111th Homecoming game next for Illini Football

    Oct 8, 2021 9:45 am

    The Illinois football team returns to Big Ten play when Wisconsin comes to Memorial Stadium on Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on the Big Ten Network. 

  • Kennedy Collins and Diane Brown go up for a block agaiinst Purdue

    Illini Volleyball drops five-set battle with No. 6 Purdue

    Oct 7, 2021 9:45 am

    For the fourth time in the last five matches the Illinois volleyball team went to a fifth set as the Illini dropped a tough 3-2 decision to Purdue on Wednesday. Megan Cooney led the Illini with 18 kills, 11 digs and two service aces.

  • wide shot of State Farm Center during a Fighting Illini game

    Men’s Basketball open practice Saturday at State Farm Center

    Oct 6, 2021 9:00 am

    Fighting Illini fans can get an early look at Coach Brad Underwood's fifth squad this Homecoming weekend as Illinois continues preparing for the highly anticipated 2021-22 season.

  • running back Chase Brown carries the ball against Charlotte

    Brown named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

    Oct 4, 2021 3:30 pm

    After running for the fourth-most rushing yards in a game in Illini history on Saturday, Chase Brown was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.  He had 257 yards with two rushing touchdowns against Charlotte.

  • sophomore running back Chase Brown rushes for yardage against Charlotte

    Brown's career day rushes Illini past Charlotte

    Oct 4, 2021 8:30 am

    A career day of 257 yards from  Chase Brown led the Illini to a 24-14 victory against Charlotte Saturday afternoon. The win wraps up the non-conference schedule for the Illini, who next host Wisconsin for Homecoming next Saturday.

  • Illini Soccer moves the ball against Purdue in an earlier match.

    Fighting Illini Soccer's Hispanic Heritage Day, October 3

    Sep 30, 2021 5:30 pm

    Demirjian Park will be transformed into a celebration of Hispanic culture Sunday at noon, with flags from Hispanic nations displayed, churros at the concession stand, and announcements in both English and Spanish. Free admission and parking.

  • game action close-up photo of Illini Kendall Smith looking at camera and pointing finger

    Illini Football hosts Charlotte on Saturday

    Sep 27, 2021 10:30 am

    Illinois (1-4, 1-2) is looking to end a four-game losing streak after falling at Purdue, 13-9, last week. Three of the Illini's losses have come when either tied or trailing by fewer than one score with the ball in the final minute.

  • players on court celebrate after a tough win at Iowa

    Volleyball opens Big Ten play with hard-fought five set win at Iowa

    Sep 23, 2021 9:00 am

    Illini Volleyball's victory over Iowa marks the eighth-straight season the team has won its league opener, but it took five sets -- and a lot of grit.

  • Big Ten freshman of the week banner

    Jackson named Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week

    Sep 22, 2021 8:45 am

    Goalkeeper Naomi Jackson was named Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Tuesda. She recorded 13 saves on 35 shots faced against No.21 Michigan, tying an Illinois record for most saves in a game by a freshman.

  • outside hitter Jessica Nunge featured in graphic advertising Wednesday's match

    Illini Volleyball opens Big Ten play at Iowa on Wednesday

    Sep 21, 2021 10:30 am

    After finishing its nonconference portion of the schedule at 8-3 - the best start to a season since starting the 2018 season at 14-0 - the Illini look to continue their success as they head into Big Ten Conference play this week. 

  • Illinois at Purdue set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Sept. 25

    Sep 13, 2021 1:30 pm

    The Illinois football game at Purdue on Sept. 25 is set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.

  • Graphic shows Fighting Illini Men's Basketball schedule for 2021-22

    Big Ten Men's Basketball schedule released

    Sep 9, 2021 9:00 am

    The Big Ten announced the conference basketball schedule on Wednesday afternoon, completing the 2021-22 Illinois schedule. Illinois opens league play on a Friday night, hosting Rutgers on Dec. 3.

  • a crowd, nearly all dressed in orange, watch an Illini football game pre-COVID

    How to watch Illini Football on ACC Network at Virginia

    Sep 8, 2021 11:45 am

    The ACC Network is not available on Comcast Xfinity. How can I watch if my provider does not carry ACC Network?

  • Illini Men's Golf team poses with trophies from the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational tournament

    Illini Men's Golf rallies to share title at Hoosier Collegiate

    Sep 7, 2021 9:00 am

    The Fighting Illini men's golf team rallied on the back nine in the final round of the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational on Monday, catching Day 1 leader Cincinnati to secure a share of the team title at the Pfau Course at Indiana University.

  • Raymond Martin with gold medal. Photo by Mark Reis, USOPC

    Illini Ray Martin wins gold in men's 100-meter at Paralympics

    Sep 3, 2021 10:45 am

    Martin, who has won two silver medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, won his first gold Friday in the men’s 100-meter dash.  He now has 10 total Paralympic medals.

  • graphic shows dates, times of this weekend's matches

    Illini Volleyball hosts Big Ten/Pac-12 challenge this weekend

    Sep 3, 2021 9:15 am

    Ilini Volleyball returns to Huff Hall to host the Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge for the seventh-straight season as it welcomes in No. 11 Washington, Colorado and Iowa on Sept. 3-4. 

  • 2011 Illini Volleyball team poses with National Runner Up trophies

    Volleyball set to welcome back 2011 team, USA Olympians on Friday

    Sep 1, 2021 9:00 am

    The 2021 home schedule kicks off this weekend, including a 10-year reunion for the Fighting Illini's 2011 National Runner-Up team, and welcoming back alums, U.S. Olympic gold medalists Michelle Bartsch, Jordyn Poulter and Erin Virtue

  • Tight End Luke Ford celebrates a touchdown on Saturday, Aug. 28

    Illini Football hosts UTSA on Saturday

    Aug 31, 2021 9:30 am

    The 1-0 Fighting Illini return to Memorial Stadium on Saturday to take on the University of Texas at San Antonio. The Illini are fresh off a Big Ten Conference win over Nebraska last week to kickoff the college football season.

  • Illini players huddle on court after a scoring play

    Illinois Volleyball tops Valparaiso to start the season 3-0

    Aug 30, 2021 8:30 am

    Megan Cooney led the way for the Illini, racking up a game-high 13 kills en route to a 3-0 win over the Beacons. Taylor Kuper led all players with 14 digs and a service ace, while Diana Brown notched 35 assists.

  • memorial stadium at Illinois

    Illini Football GameDay information

    Aug 26, 2021 12:30 pm

    Football fans at Memorial Stadium will notice several changes while attending games in 2021. Illinois opens Bret Bielema's first season as Fighting Illini head coach by hosting Nebraska on Aug. 28 with a 12:20 pm CT kickoff.

  • Smiling Illini Soccer players run off the field

    Hat trick, brace lead Illini Soccer over Redbirds

    Aug 23, 2021 9:30 am

    Hope Breslin recorded the first Illini hat trick since 2015 when Janelle Flaws scored three goals vs. Saint Louis. Makena Silber finished with a brace for the second time in her Illini career.

  • compiled image of the six team captains in uniform

    Fighting Illini Football names six team captains

    Aug 20, 2021 1:30 pm

    The captains, selected by a vote of the players: Tony Adams, Owen Carney Jr., Jake Hansen, Blake Hayes, Doug Kramer, and Vederian Lowe.

  • Aleks Kovacevic celebrates a scoring volley as an Illini

    Kovacevic receives wild card for US Open qualifying tournament

    Aug 19, 2021 12:45 pm

    'We're tremendously excited for Kova to join the other Illini participating at the US Open,' said Illinois coach Brad Dancer. 'Growing up in NY it's always been on his wish list. He will cherish this opportunity and continue to prepare for more.'

  • white uniforms vs. blue uniforms in the Illini Football scrimmage

    Illini near end of fall training camp with productive scrimmage

    Aug 18, 2021 8:45 am

    The Illini were able to rotate all the quarterbacks through the potential starting group, giving head coach Brett Bielema and Offensive Coordinator Tony Petersen an even look at their talent.

  • professional golfer Nick Hardy

    Illinois alum Nick Hardy secures PGA tour card

    Aug 16, 2021 8:45 am

    'He is an outstanding player and person, and I know that he will represent the University of Illinois well as he continues the tradition of Fighting Illini competing at the highest level of the sport,' Illini head coach Mike Small said. 

  • Illinois football's punter and kicker duo — Blake Hayes and James McCourt

    Meet 'The Lads': Illinois' international specialists combo

    Aug 13, 2021 11:30 am

    The support from Head Coach Bielema was visible from the moment the lads met him and was a defining factor in their return as super-seniors. But the two also felt they had goals left as a team to accomplish at Illinois.

  • some of the Illini Paralympians preparing to leave for Tokyo

    Illini Paralympians get sendoff before heading to Tokyo

    Aug 10, 2021 8:45 am

    The 21 Illini Parlympians include Tatyana McFadden and Daniel Romanchuk. McFadden already has 17 Paralympic medals, including seven gold. Romanchuk has previously won the New York City, Chicago and Boston Marathons. 

  • Olympic team photo after winning gold

    Volleyball alums help Team USA to first-ever Olympic gold

    Aug 9, 2021 8:45 am

    A trio of former Illini volleyball greats are Olympic gold medalists as Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, Jordyn Poulter, and USA Volleyball assistant coach Erin Virtue, helped lead Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in women's volleyball.

  • Men's golf coach Mike Small looks over a course with one of his players

    Small earns 11th Midwest Region Coach of the Year honor

    Aug 6, 2021 9:00 am

    In 2020-21, Mike Small again guided the Illini to the pinnacle of the sport: a sixth consecutive Big Ten Championship, a second-place showing at the NCAA Stillwater Regional, and a top-five finish in the NCAA Ch Championships.

  • graphic announcing Florida State at Illinois game features image of a basketball

    Women's Basketball to host Florida State for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

    Aug 4, 2021 11:30 am

    The matchup, slated for Thursday, Dec. 2, will mark just the second meeting in the series between the Illini and the Seminoles. FSU captured the first contest, 78-66, in a neutral-court battle played Dec. 7, 1990 in Charlottesville, Va.

  • Student-athletes run plays on the first day of fall training camp in shorts, no pads

    Happy New Year! Bielema, Illini begin fall training camp

    Aug 3, 2021 9:30 am

    Day one of training camp is like New Year's Day for Illinois head coach Bret Bielema. It marks the official start of a new season and Bielema's first at the helm in Champaign.