2+ day, 3+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 16+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 16+ hour 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,…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (570+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini will square off against the Duke Blue Devils Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Gies Memorial Stadium (Champaign, Ill.). Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Illinois is looking to give their home crowd…...

3+ day, 1+ 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…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (513+ words) Illinois football is preparing to face the Duke Blue Devils this Saturday and coach Bret Bielema has been thinking about ways to make life more difficult on visiting teams. Bielema commented on the Fighting Illini's student section Thursday, sharing his…...

2+ day, 20+ 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, 3+ day ago   (350+ words) Katin Houser (4) of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a rushing touchdown against the UAB Blazers during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium on September 03, 2026 in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN — Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (622+ words) The Illinois drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:03. The story: Katin Houser's first drive as Illinois quarterback was an efficient one. Aidan Laughery got it going with a 7-yard rush. Then Houser hit Hudson Clement on a 5-yard out before finding a WIDE…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (267+ words) Less than two hours away from kickoff, here's how Illinois fans are preparing for the season opener. Illinois football arrives at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Illinois fans record the Illini Walk at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon....