11+ hour, 55+ min ago   (500+ words) Illinois appeared primed to start the season 2-0 after a strong first half against the Duke Blue Devils, but late offensive struggles doomed the Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon. Here are Roundtable's three biggest takeaways from the Illini's 31-27 defeat at the…...

15+ hour, 4+ min ago   (477+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini took on last year's ACC champions, the Duke Blue Devils, at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday in Champaign, Ill. The game gave coach Bret Bielema's team a chance to move to 2-0 on the season after an opening…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago   (129+ words) Illinois' Katin Houser connected with a 40-yard pass to Collin Dixon for their second TD to extend the lead over Duke. Illinois' Katin Houser connects with 40-yard pass to Collin Dixon for second TD, extending lead over Duke Illinois' Katin…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago   (116+ words) Illinois Fighting Illini College Football Katin Houser CFB - Duke Blue Devils vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - 09/12/2026 Collin Dixon Katin Houser finds Collin Dixon for 13-yard TD, giving Illinois early lead over Duke Katin Houser found Collin Dixon for a 13-yard TD,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (491+ words) We know ESPN's Football Power Index isn't the biggest fan of Illinois, but to be fair, it isn't alone. SP+, which was created by Bill Connelly (also of ESPN), is comparatively low on the Illini - though, notably, it wasn't going…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (870+ words) Illinois enters the 2026 season with growing expectations and a schedule that offers several opportunities to measure just how far the program has come. Some games will carry conference implications, while others will test the Illini against nationally respected opponents. Together,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (569+ words) The football discussion thus far in Champaign has centered around two topics: 1) the massive turnover at key positions throughout Illinois’ roster and 2) the ultra-experienced and super-skilled secondary. Other position groups haven’t been shown as much attention as they may deserve…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (280+ words) Illinois on SI is delivering scouting reports for each of the key players on the Illini football team's 2026 roster. Below, we present our breakdown of senior defensive back Jaheim Clarke. We will add more as other on-field contributors emerge during…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (429+ words) Martin has an ideal frame for a left tackle, at 6-foot-7 and 310 pounds, with the length to keep edge rushers away from his body. His best work comes in pass protection, where he moves well for his... Illinois on SI…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (235+ words) Arizona State transfer guard Quentin McCoy signed with Illinois on Thursday, joining the program to begin the 2026 fall semester. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound guard played in nine games for the Sun Devils... Illinois basketball has made a late addition to its…...