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Junior running back Kaden Feagin scores against Purdue

#17 Illinois set for Orange Out matchup against #1 Ohio State

Oct 8, 2025 9:00 am

Illinois welcomes the top-ranked team in the nation, Ohio State, to sold out Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday for the annual 'Hail to the Orange Out.' The Fighting Illini and Buckeyes are scheduled to kick at 11 a.m. on FOX.

David Olano kicks a field goal against Purdue

Olano earns Big Ten special teams honor for second straight week

Oct 7, 2025 8:45 am

Going 5-for-5 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points in Illinois' 47-23 road win at Purdue, Olano tied the school record for field goals made in a game, while hitting the most field goals in a single game by a Big Ten player this season.

Illinois coach and three players pose with the Cannon Trophy

Altmyer, Beatty lead Illinois to victory at Purdue

Oct 6, 2025 8:15 am

Illinois used a 27-point second quarter to race past Purdue. Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer threw for 217 yards and one touchdown in the second quarter on his way to a career-best 390 yards passing on the game.

Image of Illini volleyball players huddling on court, this time at Wisconsin so the crowd is all wearing red.

Illinois falls to #7 Wisconsin away from home

Oct 3, 2025 9:30 am

The Illini, playing their second consecutive top-10 opponent on the road, moved to 2-1 in conference play and 7-5 on the season.

Kenna Phelan sets the ball for a teammate who is ready to deliver a kill

Phelan named Big Ten Setter of the Week

Oct 1, 2025 12:15 pm

Illinois junior Kenna Phelan was named the Big Ten Setter of the Week after leading the Fighting Illini to a 2-0 week with wins against [RV] Oregon and at Purdue.

side-by-side action photos of Altmyer, Olano

Altmyer, Olano named Big Ten Players of the Week

Sep 30, 2025 8:00 am

Altmyer accounted for four touchdowns and 359 yards of offense in the win. He became the first player to have 300+ passing yards, a passing touchdown, a rushing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown in a Big Ten game in at least 30 years.

Volleyball teammates huddle, embrace and smile during a home game

Illinois Volleyball begins Big Ten slate at home versus Oregon on Friday

Sep 25, 2025 3:00 pm

Illinois opens its 2025 Big Ten slate with two matches this weekend, starting on Friday at Huff Hall against [RV] Oregon before hitting the road to face #10 Purdue on Sunday afternoon.

Illinois hosts USC for Homecoming

Sep 22, 2025 8:15 am

Illinois and USC will meet for the first time since the 2008 Rose Bowl Game following the 2007 season. USC will be making its first visit to Champaign since 1996.

#18 Illinois defeats Oregon

Sep 19, 2025 8:45 am

No. 18 Illinois soccer defeated Oregon 1-0 for head coach Katie Hultin’s first Big Ten win.

No. 9 Illinois football cruises to victory over Western Michigan

Sep 14, 2025 8:00 am

No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan, 38-0, on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at the newly debuted Gies Memorial Stadium.

Illinois stays in-state this weekend for Linda Herman Volleyball Classic

Sep 11, 2025 1:00 pm

Illinois volleyball is set for its final nonconference road trip of the 2025 regular season this weekend, taking part in Illinois State's Linda Herman Volleyball Classic from Sept. 12-14.

Illinois Football moves up to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 rankings

Sep 9, 2025 7:00 am

The Illinois football team moved up two spots to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 rankings following the 45-19 win at Duke. The No. 9 AP ranking is Illinois' highest since December 2001.

an Illini player runs with the ball while another signals in anticipation of a touchdown.

Illinois Football travels to Duke for first road trip of the season

Sep 5, 2025 12:15 pm

Following a 52-3 win in the season opener against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, Illinois (1-0) is looking to extend its winning streak to six games dating back to last season.

Illini players celebrate their win against Vanderbilt in Nashville on Aug. 31

Illini Volleyball faces weekend road tests at Notre Dame, #3 Louisville

Sep 4, 2025 8:00 am

Illinois plays its first true road matches of the 2025 season after competing at neutral sites for its first two matches of the year. The Illini begin the weekend at Notre Dame on Friday at 5:30 p.m. before taking on No. 3 Louisville on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Illinois Football ranked #11 in the AP Top 25

Sep 3, 2025 12:15 pm

The Illinois football team moved up one spot to #11 in the AP Top 25, the Associated Press announced Tuesday. Illinois remained at #12 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Friday: Big Ten Championship basketball squads return for 20th anniversary reunion

Aug 28, 2025 10:45 am

One of the most popular men's basketball teams in University of Illinois history is set to return to campus this weekend as part of a 20-year reunion.

Illini running back Kaden Faegin carries the ball during the 2024 season

Illini Football opens season against Western Illinois on Friday night

Aug 26, 2025 10:45 am

Illinois is ranked #12 in the Preseason AP Top 25 and the Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, the program's highest preseason ranking since 1990, when the Illini started #11 in the Preseason AP Top 25.

aerial shot of Memorial Stadium, State Farm Center and the surrounding parking lots

Friday night football parking advisory

Aug 21, 2025 2:00 pm

The Illini host Western Illinois on Friday night at Memorial Stadium, and there are several updates to parking and tailgating. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Illini Football ranked #12 in USA TODAY preseason coaches poll

Aug 4, 2025 11:45 am

The Fighting Illini begin the season in the Coaches Poll top 15 for the first time since 1990, when Illinois also checked in at #12.

Illinois announces multi-phase plan for Memorial Stadium enhancements

Jul 3, 2025 1:45 pm

Wireless internet will be installed in the concourses for the season opener to facilitate smoother ticketing, concessions, and retail operations. Fan access won't be available until late-September.

NBA Draft selections from the Illinois men's basketball team

Jakucionis and Riley selected back-to-back in first round of 2025 NBA Draft

Jun 27, 2025 12:00 pm

History was made for the Illinois men's basketball program Wednesday night as freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley became the first-ever one-and-done players for the Illinois program.

Illini men's golfer named recipient of 2025 Byron Nelson Award

May 2, 2025 12:00 pm

Jackson Buchanan, a senior golfer for Illinois, was named the award recipient, given annually to a college golfer who excels in the classroom, on the course and in the community. Buchanan is the first golfer from Illinois to earn the award.

Miyoshi named Big Ten Player of the Year, three Illini earn all-conference honors

Apr 28, 2025 11:15 am

Junior Kenta Miyoshi became the seventh player in program history to be named Big Ten Player of the Year, while redshirt junior William Mroz earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team, the conference office announced.

Freshman Ella Cushing, shown high-fiving teammates, already has four home runs, including a grand slam, this season

Illinois hosts Michigan State for Strikeout Cancer weekend

Apr 10, 2025 11:30 am

Illinois softball hosts Michigan State this weekend. The Fighting Illini face off against the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with the game airing on Big Ten Network. (Saturday @1 p.m.; Sunday @ noon)

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Fighting Illini Athletics to host Spring Sports Fest, April 11-13

Apr 8, 2025 11:30 am

Spring Sports Fest will feature eight home events across three sports - baseball, softball, and men's tennis. Admission is free all weekend.

dirt flies from the glove of Fighting Illini Softball catcher Paige Berkmeyer as an umpire looks over her shoulder

Illini Softball travels to Northwestern for Saturday to Monday series

Apr 4, 2025 4:15 pm

Illinois softball heads to Northwestern for a three-game series in Evanston, Ill. Saturday and Sunday's games are slated for 2 p.m. on B1G+. Monday's contest is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Big Ten Network.

two Illini baseball players walk away from the pitcher's mound with arms around each other

Illini welcome Maryland to Illinois Field for weekend Big Ten series

Apr 4, 2025 9:15 am

Illinois faces Maryland for the first conference series at Illinois Field this season. First pitch at 1 p.m. Friday. Admission to Illinois Field is free all season long.

Celebration of Huff Hall centennial planned for 2025-26 academic year

Apr 1, 2025 1:30 pm

Originally named New Gymnasium when it was opened in 1925, Huff has hosted hundreds of sporting and campus events that included hundreds of thousands of students, fans and families over the decades.

wide view of Michigan State's McLane (baseball) Stadium

Illini sweep doubleheader, but drop series finale to Michigan State

Mar 31, 2025 8:15 am

Illinois baseball (14-11, 4-5) dropped the series finale to Michigan State (17-10, 4-5), 14-4, at McLane Stadium. But the Illini took two of three games over the weekend to claim their first Big Ten series win of the season.

Both teams queue along the first and third base lines for the National Anthem before Tuesday's game.

Illini's late rally not enough in Braggin' Rights defeat

Mar 26, 2025 3:15 pm

Illinois baseball (12-10) nearly dug its way out of a 9-0 hole but ultimately fell to Missouri (9-14), 11-9, on Tuesday night at Grizzlies Ballpark. Illini sophomore Collin Jennings had a grand slam in the rally.

Illinois concludes historic season with loss at top-seeded Texas in NCAA Tournament

Mar 25, 2025 10:15 am

Illinois' season came to a close in the NCAA Tournament Second Round on Monday afternoon. After winning their first Tournament game since 2000 on Saturday, they finished the season with 22 wins, tied for their third-most in program history.

Illini players huddle during the second half of their game against Kentucky on March 23, 2025.

Illini fall to Kentucky in NCAA Tournament second round

Mar 24, 2025 7:00 am

Sixth-seeded Illinois fell to third-seeded Kentucky, 84-75, on Sunday evening. The Illini close the season with a 22-13 mark, including 12-8 in Big Ten play, and the program's fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

NCAA Tournament second round preview: Illinois vs. Kentucky

Mar 23, 2025 7:00 am

Following an 86-73 victory over Xavier, No. 6 seed Illinois advances to the NCAA Tournament Second Round and will face No. 3 seed Kentucky on Sunday in Milwaukee (4:15 p.m. CT, CBS).

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn featured on a promotional graphic for the Illini's first round NCAA tournament game against Xavier

Round One: Illinois vs. Xavier, 8:45 pm tonight

Mar 20, 2025 12:45 pm

With junior Ty Rodgers redshirting, sophomore Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is the lone scholarship player who has appeared in the NCAA Tournament with the Illini. Gibbs-Lawhorn came off the bench in all four games last year as a true-freshman.

promotional banner for the women's first round game on Saturday, March 22, 2025

Illini Women's Basketball takes on Creighton in first round of NCAA tournament on Saturday

Mar 20, 2025 12:45 pm

The Illini enter the tournament with a 21-9 record and look to win their first NCAA Tournament game since 2000 on Saturday. This is their second appearance in the national competition under third-year head coach Shauna Green.

graphic promoting women Illini gaining #8 seed in NCAA tournament, first game against Creighton

Illini Women's Basketball secures #8 seed in NCAA Tournament, play Creighton on Saturday

Mar 17, 2025 9:15 am

Illinois will face Creighton at 6:15 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 22, in Austin, Texas. The winner of that game will take on the winner of No. 1-seeded Texas vs No. 16-seeded High Point/William & Mary on Monday.

Illini players watch TV as the NCAA tournament rankings/pairings are announced

Illini Men's Basketball earns fifth straight NCAA tournament bid

Mar 17, 2025 8:15 am

Illinois is the No. 6 seed in the Midwest region. The Fighting Illini open play in the First Round on Friday in Milwaukee, taking on the winner of Wednesday's First Four match-up between No. 11 seeds Texas and Xavier.

graphic promoting the Friday night quarterfinals game against Maryland features sophomore Tomislav Ivisic

Illini face Maryland today in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

Mar 14, 2025 12:30 pm

Following a 106-94 victory over 15th-seeded Iowa in Round 2, No. 7 seed Illinois advances to face No. 2 seed Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament (BTT) Quarterfinal on Friday (5:30 p.m. CT, BTN).

Kylan Boswell had 24 points, four 3-pointers, seven assists, three rebounds, one steal.

High-flying offense sends Illinois soaring past Iowa in B1G Tournament

Mar 14, 2025 7:00 am

Setting a new program record for points scored in a conference tournament game, the Fighting Illini had five scorers finish in double figures in the 106 - 94 victory over the Hawkeyes. Kylan Boswell had a career-high 24 points,

promotional graphic for Illinois' first game in the Big Ten Tournament features Kylan Boswell.

Illini begin Big Ten Tournament title defense tonight

Mar 12, 2025 4:00 pm

Illinois enters the 2025 Big Ten Tournament as the No. 7 seed after posting a 12-8 league record. Under head coach Brad Underwood, Illinois is the only program with a winning B1G record in each of the last six seasons.

Ivisic, Reilly and Jakucionis stand together during introductions for a recent game

Three Illini earn All-Big Ten recognition

Mar 12, 2025 11:45 am

Freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis is a second-team All-Big Ten selection. Will Riley is the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year. Tomislav Ivisic was voted honorable mention All-Big Ten.

the bracket just announced by the Big Ten

Big Ten Tournament bracket set for men's basketball

Mar 10, 2025 8:15 am

Seventh seed Fighting Illini will open play in Indianapolis in round 2 on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on BTN. They'll face the winner of the round 1 matchup between 10^th-seeded Ohio State and 15^th-seeded Iowa.

graphic promoting the March 7, 2025, game against Purdue features junior Keaton Kutcher

Illini close regular season tonight vs. #18 Purdue

Mar 7, 2025 4:00 pm

Illinois plays its final regular season game tonight, hosting Purdue at sold-out State Farm Center (7 p.m. CT, FOX). The Illini will honor two players and six managers in a pregame Senior Night ceremony.

women's basketball teams huddles on court.

Illini [7] fall to Nebraska [10] in Big Ten Tournament second round

Mar 7, 2025 7:00 am

Genesis Bryant recorded her 12th-straight game in double figures, notching a team-high 20 points while making four of her first six attempts from 3-point range. She also had five assists, three rebounds, and three steals.

Illini players and coaches in a single line, arms around each other, backs to the camera in State Farm Center

Illini women open Big Ten Tournament in second round on Thursday

Mar 6, 2025 8:45 am

Illini Women's Basketball takes on either Nebraska or Rutgers at 5:30 p.m. CT in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. The contest will air on Big Ten Network from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Kim named Illini football’s skill development coordinator

Mar 4, 2025 9:00 am

Joe Kim, a veteran consultant and coach with over 30 years of experience in the NFL, joined the Illinois football staff as the program's skill development coordinator.

graphic promoting Illinois' games in the Las Vegas College Baseball Classic

Illinois Baseball set for Las Vegas College Baseball Classic

Feb 28, 2025 9:45 am

The Illini will take on Texas Tech (Friday, 4pm CT), Washington (Sat. 2 p.m. CT) and No. 15 Texas (Sun. 1 p.m. CT) in this round robin showcase.

Illini host Hail to the Orange Out tonight vs. Iowa

Feb 25, 2025 10:00 am

Illinois returns to Big Ten Conference play on Tuesday, hosting Iowa at State Farm Center (8 p.m., FS1). It's the annual Hail to the Orange Out and all Illini fans are encouraged to wear orange T-shirts.

Bryant holds the ball while looking for an outlet

Fighting Illini fall short in hard-fought road battle at #4 USC

Feb 24, 2025 8:30 am

The Fighting Illini turned a double-digit deficit into a brief lead in the third quarter, but USC pulled away in the second half to secure the win. Genesis Bryant led the Illini in scoring with 22 points, including five 3-pointers.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn featured on graphic promoting the game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, against Dukee.

Illini face #3 Duke in Saturday matchup at Madison Square Garden

Feb 21, 2025 8:30 am

Illinois travels to New York for a non-conference battle with #3 Duke at Madison Square Garden (7 p.m. CT, FOX). It's the third game of a six-game span to close the regular season in which the Illini face five top-25 ranked foes.

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