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Rivalry week begins as Illinois preps for Purdue
(WCIA) — Illinois is off a bye week and back home at Memorial Stadium for the first time in four weeks, with a long-standing rivalry to dive back into Big Ten play. The Illini, ranked No. 23 in the latest AP Poll, host Purdue for the 100th installment of the Purdue Cannon series. Illinois is […]
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Keeping college basketball relevant early in the season
Oct. 6—High profile nonconference games dot Big Ten schedules across the league. Illinois has notable showdowns with Alabama and Arkansas among four SEC opponents on the 2024-25 slate. Purdue will play three SEC teams. Michigan State has the Champions Classic against Kansas. And both Oregon and Rutgers will play in the Players Era Festival — a $2 million NIL-drive event in Las Vegas. The Big ...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Illinois gains support in its fourth week ranked in the AP Top 25
Oct. 7—*** A week after hanging on it to its spot in The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 24, Illinois shored up its support. One voter, Dylan Sinn of the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal Gazette, put Illinois No. 11 on his ballot. Jon Wilner of the San Jose (Calif,) Mercury News kept Illinois at No. 12. Koki Riley of the Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate, lists Bret Bielema's team at No. 15. I joined ESPN's ...
Return of Ryan Walters raises stakes in Cannon Trophy game
(WCIA) — The Illinois-Purdue game is always one of the most anticipated games of the year for Illini fans, but this year brings an added motivator to secure the win. Former Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters will return to Memorial Stadium for the first time since leaving to take over the Boilermaker program. “Got a […]
Quick's big day highlights group of area golfers heading to state
Oct. 8—SAVOY — Happy birthday, Maddux Quick. The Monticello senior celebrated his 18th birthday on Monday by competing at what's turning into one of his favorite courses, the University of Illinois Golf Course. Two weeks ago, Quick won an individual Illini Prairie Conference title there with a 3-under-par round of 69. On Monday, back for the Class 2A Centennial Sectional, he posted a 1-under ...
The News-Gazette's high school football Top 10: SJ-O stays at No. 1
Oct. 7—With seven area teams having clinched IHSA playoff berths, Sports Editor Matt Daniels unveils our latest Top 10 before another jam-packed slate kicks off Week 7 on Friday night: ➜ 6-0 ➜ No. 1 and the rest of the Spartans' defense made a statement in limiting Bloomington Central Catholic during a 38-19 road win this past Friday night. Now, homecoming week awaits SJ-O as it prepares to ...
Don’t Forget These Items When Attending Football Game In Illinois
Football games are a fun fall activity but things like the weather can change fast, so I suggest being prepared to avoid any issues. The fall is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. One of the main ones is football season. I just love the sport on all levels including high school, college, and the professionals. It's so much fun to watch live and in person.
Bob Asmussen | Bielema, Illini on upset alert
Oct. 8—CHAMPAIGN — The first of two open weeks for the Illinois football team is done. Time to get back to work. As he usually does on game week, Illinois coach Bret Bielema met with the media Monday afternoon in the Memorial Stadium press box. If he missed us (doubt it), he didn't let on. Before taking questions, Bielama brought up the rivalry part of the Illinois-Purdue series. The teams ...
Illini football quick hits | Game Week: Purdue
Oct. 7—Illinois coach Bret Bielema and coordinators Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry were available Monday afternoon as preparation began for the No. 23 Illini for Saturday's game against Purdue. Here's some of what was said, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: Unique roster conversations Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced Monday morning he would redshirt the rest of the 2024 season and ...
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