16+ hour, 54+ min ago   (383+ words) Eight years ago, William Holmes was a senior at Western International High School in Detroit. Just weeks later, he was a fifth-round pick in the 2018 MLB draft. Now, in 2026, the 6-foot-4 former pitcher is headed for Champaign to suit up…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (86+ words) The Illini have indeed brought aboard Smith, but the transfer quarterback from Chowan State is listed as an athlete " an intriguing twist Illinois' 2026 offseason offensive line rebuild continued in earnest when the program announced the signing of offensive tackle Christian…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (298+ words) Winners of five of its last six and three straight, No. 16 Illinois (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) has seemingly found its groove on both sides of the floor. The Illini offense " which boasts four double-digit scorers " has the balance of an Olympic gymnast,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (366+ words) Illinois" win over Penn State at The Palestra was anything but flawless. A horrid shooting night and a stagnant offensive performance " specifically when freshman guard Keaton Wagler was off the floor " characterized the whole affair. Defensively, the Illini were fairly…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (350+ words) A 6-foot-1, 195-pound speedster, Jayshon Platt comes to Illinois by way of Florida Atlantic, where he spent his first four seasons (including a redshirt). In 2025, as a redshirt junior, Platt registered 46 receptions for 720 yards and five touchdowns, along with three…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (95+ words) Houser, who arrives from East Carolina after two productive seasons in Greenville, appears to be the leading candidate to replace Luke Altmyer ... Barely enough time passed from the question being asked for it to linger in the air even a…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (481+ words) The stage is set for the FCS Championship in Nashville, Tenn., as the Illinois State Redbirds aim to complete a Cinderella run against the No. 2 Montana State Bobcats. Montana State knocked off No. 3 Montana by 25 in the semifinals, and oddsmakers…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (421+ words) Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears can clinch the No. 2 seed in the NFC with a win on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, and they are small favorites at home to make that happen. Detroit has nothing to play for…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (503+ words) Missouri didn't just have an off night. Illinois forced one on the Tigers. And the Illini weren't just randomly hot on offense; their opponents couldn't guard a folding chair " and, for that matter, haven't been able to all season long…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (510+ words) The Illini can crack the Huskers" elite rim defense by driving with purpose and turning paint pressure into clean, inside-out threes Illinois' competition for Christian Collins The Illini don't have much of a history when it comes to attracting five-star…...