blog posts Illinois Athletics incentivizes vaccinations with suite sweepstakes Jul 12, 2021 1:30 pm Get a COVID-19 vaccination before the upcoming football season and you'll have a chance to win a Memorial Stadium suite for the Illinois football season opener against Nebraska on Aug. 28. 2008 Rose Bowl team 10-year reunion Jul 23, 2018 9:15 am The 2007 Fighting Illini football team celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their Rose Bowl season over the weekend, July 20-21, in Champaign-Urbana Fill Memorial Stadium! Wyoming FamILLy 4 Packs on sale now Jul 29, 2022 4:30 pm Not only is Illinois' Aug. 27 'Week 0' game vs. Wyoming one of the first games of the college football calendar, it will also be the first time that the Illini defend their new turf at Memorial Stadium. An Illini Volleyball tradition: Stuff Huff this Friday Aug 26, 2015 10:45 am "Stuff Huff" will return for the 10th season on Friday, Aug. 28, prior to the season opener against Louisville. A pre-match carnival outside Huff Hall will feature inflatables, free food, giveaways and more. Football Game Week: Illini vs. Akron Aug 27, 2019 8:00 am Illini Football opens the 2019 season against the Akron Zips Saturday at Memorial Stadium (11 a.m. CT) Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin having record breaking year Oct 26, 2018 9:30 am McLaughlin has emerged as one of the best in the nation. Now in his third season as primary kicker, McLaughlin has hit 35-of-50 field goals and 63-of-63 point-after attempts Women’s sports pioneer Karol Kahrs passes away Nov 4, 2020 8:00 am "Dr. Kahrs was a pioneer and transformational leader in establishing...women's collegiate athletics at the U of I, in the Big Ten, and nationally," Athletics Director Josh Whitman said. '(Her) contributions to the Fighting Illini cannot be overstated.' Alex Wittinger named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Dec 15, 2015 10:00 am Fighting Illini freshman Alex Wittinger was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday. The Illini are now 7-1 on the season and off the best start to a season for an Illinois team under head coach Matt Bollant. Illini Men's Basketball welcomes Hoosiers to State Farm Center tonight Jan 19, 2023 10:30 am Illinois comes into tonight's game (7:30 start, FS1) tied for the Big Ten's longest active winning streak at four straight. That matches U of I's 4-0 start to open the year. Chris Tamas named head volleyball coach Feb 10, 2017 9:45 am Former National Team member and Nebraska assistant becomes eighth Illini volleyball coach Illinois Baseball takes extra-inning game 6-5 at Illinois State Apr 12, 2017 8:45 am Illinois infielder Tyler Engel delivered a pinch hit sac fly in the 10th inning Tuesday to score the winning run in a 6-5 victory at Illinois State. See Lovie Smith's Illini at an open football practice tomorrow Apr 15, 2016 11:30 am The Fighting Illini will hold an open practice at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Rummell earns NFCA and B1G Player of the Week honors Apr 21, 2021 12:30 pm Illini Softball third baseman Delaney Rummell hit .750 (9-for-12) with 10 RBI, helping the Illini to three Big Ten wins over Purdue last weekend. She recorded three multi-hit and multi-RBI games, with four extra-base hits, and slugged 1.250. Legendary Illini Track & Field Coach Gary Wieneke passes away Jul 9, 2021 11:15 am On May 22, the new track surface at Demirjian Park was dedicated as Gary R. Wieneke Track. The naming was a joint gift among several of Wieneke's former Fighting Illini student-athletes to show their loyalty and admiration for their head coach. New tailgate options Jul 15, 2015 11:15 am Renovated tailgate lot, Grange Grove, provides variety for Fighting Illini Football Fans 50 days to kickoff. 50 photos of Butkus Jul 18, 2016 12:00 pm The Fighting Illini kickoff the 2016 season in 50 days. So, we put together 50 photos of Dick Butkus for your enjoyment. Illini-New Mexico State to honor Henson Dec. 16 at United Center Aug 3, 2017 11:00 am When Illinois faces New Mexico State on Dec. 16 at the United Center, the game will honor coaching icon Lou Henson, the all-time winningest coach of each program Illinois kicks off 2022 football season this Saturday Aug 22, 2022 11:00 am The Illinois football team opens its 133rd season of football on Saturday at Memorial Stadium with a Week 0 matchup against Wyoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. BTN's Tailgate show airs live from Memorial Stadium on Saturday Oct 13, 2022 9:15 am The set will be located in the southeast corner of Lot 31 (across the street from Grange Grove). Illini fans can make signs onsite or bring their own to show live on B1G Tailgate before Illinois hosts Minnesota in its 112th Homecoming game. Illinois Football travels to Minnesota on Saturday Oct 31, 2023 11:15 am Following its off weekend, the Illinois football team is back in action Saturday against Minnesota in Minneapolis. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Lovie: 'We're going bowling!' Nov 11, 2019 8:45 am Illinois' improbable come-from-behind 37-34 victory at Spartan Stadium against Michigan State gave Coach Lovie Smith's club its sixth win of the season, assuring itself of bowl eligibility for the first time in five years. Illini Men's Basketball at home against Arkansas State tonight Nov 12, 2021 9:15 am No. 11 Illinois is back in action Friday night, hosting Arkansas State (8 p.m. CT, B1G+). The Illini carry a six-game winning streak at State Farm Center. Dana Howard inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Dec 5, 2018 8:45 am The Big Ten's all time leader in tackles became the 17th Fighting Illini to enter the College Football Hall of Fame Big Ten road opener tonight at Iowa Dec 6, 2021 10:00 am Illinois is coming off an 86-51 home win over Rutgers on Friday to start Big Ten play, its largest margin of victory in a conference game since 2005. The Illini also carry a four-game winning streak into the contest. Redbox Bowl invite sends Fighting Illini to Bay Area Dec 9, 2019 11:15 am Illinois will face California at 3 p.m. CT on Dec. 30 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. No. 14 Illini host rematch vs. Rutgers Sunday Jan 20, 2024 2:15 pm Illinois hosts its first Big Ten rematch vs. Rutgers, on Sunday at sold-out State Farm Center (noon, BTN). The Illini defeated the Scarlet Knights, 76-58, in the teams' 2023-24 Big Ten opener on Dec. 2 at Jersey Mikes Arena in Piscataway, N.J. New AD Josh Whitman's message to Illini Nation Feb 18, 2016 10:45 am First, we will prepare our student-athletes to be leaders in our changing world. Second, we will build a prouder, stronger, and more passionate constituency of alumni, donors, and fans. And last, but not least, WE WILL WIN. No. 4 seed Illini open NCAA Tourney Friday vs. No. 13 Chattanooga Mar 14, 2022 8:45 am The Big Ten regular-season champions are the No. 4 seed in the South region and will open their NCAA Tournament run against No. 13 seed Chattanooga (27-7) in the first round on Friday in Pittsburgh, Pa. Game time is set for 5:50 p.m. CT. Shauna Green named Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball coach Mar 21, 2022 8:30 am Green comes to Illinois following six successful seasons as the head coach at the University of Dayton, where her teams captured five Atlantic 10 regular season championships and qualified each year of her tenure for postseason play. Fighting Illini freshman gymnast advances to NCAA National Championships Apr 4, 2016 10:00 am Fighting Illini freshman gymnast Lizzy LeDuc qualified for the NCAA National Championships by claiming the floor title at Saturday's NCAA Regionals in Salt Lake City. Men's Gymnastics defend home turf at Big Ten Championships Apr 7, 2017 10:00 am The Illinois men's gymnastics team host the 2017 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships at State Farm Center on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend May 13, 2022 2:15 pm Illinois (26-19, 12-6) is currently in fifth place in the Big Ten and is coming off a series sweep of Miami (OH) last weekend. Nebraska is 19-27 (7-11 B1G) and won one of three at Minnesota last weekend. Martinez, Birks named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 16, 2016 12:00 pm National champion wrestler and All-America volleyball player selected as Illinois' best in 2015-16 15 year reunion for 2001 Big Ten Football champions Jun 27, 2016 10:45 am The 2001 Fighting Illini football team celebrated the 15-year anniversary of their magical season over the weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Illini to host Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge Jun 30, 2021 9:00 am 2021 Big Ten/ACC Men's Basketball Challenge pairings have been announced, with Illinois set to host Notre Dame on Nov. 29. Illinois was victorious in its most recent Big Ten/ACC Challenge contest, has a 9-13 all-time record in the Challenge. Football game week: Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Sep 11, 2019 11:15 am The Fighting Illini are looking to close out their non-conference season 3-0 when Eagles come to Memorial Stadium on Saturday (11 a.m. CT) Henson to be guest of honor at Dynegy Shootout in Chicago Nov 27, 2017 9:15 am Illini-New Mexico State game at United Center Dec. 16 will honor coaching legend Cockburn's career night knocks out Minnesota Dec 16, 2020 8:45 am In the Big Ten season opener, Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and led the No. 13 Fighting Illini (5-2, 1-0 Big Ten) to a 92-65 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Illini Men's Gymnastics ranked third heading into Big Ten competition Jan 21, 2021 9:00 am Juniors Hamish Carter and Clay Mason Stephens were named Gymnasts to Watch for the 2021 season, with both expected to contribute heavily to the Illini this season. Illini host Ohio State for Pack the House on Thursday Jan 25, 2024 8:30 am Illinois (8-9, 2-5 B1G) vs. #12 Ohio State (15-3, 6-1 B1G). 6 pm start time at State Farm Center. Illinois trails 20-57 in the all-time record with the Buckeyes, who claimed last season's meeting in Columbus, 87-81. Illini Football Class of 2016 highlights Feb 5, 2016 9:45 am University of Illinois head football coach Bill Cubit announced Wednesday the signing of 22 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play football for the Fighting Illini in 2016. Illini Volleyball hosts Maryland for two-match series Mar 19, 2021 9:15 am The Illinois volleyball team returns to Huff Hall to open its final four-match homestand of the season this weekend as the Illini host Maryland in a two-match series on March 19-20. New video scoreboard to debut at Illinois Field this weekend Apr 2, 2015 11:00 am The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will debut its new video board at Illinois Field this weekend when the Fighting Illini host Northwestern for a three-game series (April 3-5). Men's Golf wins Big Ten Championship Apr 25, 2016 9:45 am Fighting Illini Men's Golf used a 24-under par third-round score to take a 13-stroke victory at the 2016 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship. Illinois earns its second consecutive Big Ten trophy and its seventh title in eight years. Three softball players named to All Big Ten teams May 6, 2015 10:45 am Fighting Illini softball stars Allie Bauch, Carly Thomas and Alyssa Gunther were all named to the 2015 All-Big Ten teams this morning, as Bauch and Thomas headlined the All-Big Ten First Team, while Gunther was selected to the Second Team and claimed a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. 15 questions with Giorgi Bezhanishvili May 7, 2020 10:15 am The cancellation of the tournaments, the suspension of classes, announcements of friends exploring opportunities in the pros. Giorgi Bezhanishvili stays positive, as always. Photo gallery: Softball Senior Day May 9, 2018 1:30 pm Illinois seniors stand out in images taken from Senior Day. Softball catcher Stephanie Abello named to Goodle Cloud Academic All-District May 11, 2018 10:00 am The honor, which is selected by CoSIDA members, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Men's Basketball will host Miami in B1G/ACC Challenge Jun 6, 2019 10:15 am The Illini have a home game this season after playing back-to-back Big Ten/ACC Challenge games on the road. The Fighting Illini will host Miami at State Farm Center on Monday, Dec. 2. Men's Golf Coach Mike Small wins National Coach of the Year honors Jun 9, 2015 9:45 am Fighting Illini Men's Golf Head Coach Mike Small was named Dave Williams National Head Coach of the Year presented by Golf Pride Grips on Monday, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of American (GCAA) in conjunction with Golf Pride Grips.