Illinois quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown at the end of the first half at the football ...

Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Carter Janki (90) hugs friends and family after arriving at Gies Memorial Stadium ...

At halftime of the first game of the football season, front-row Illini fans agreed on two things: the team's defense could ...

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on ...

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on ...

Thursday’s season opener against UAB marks the start of a 12-game slate for Illinois. Beat writer Scott Richey goes through ...

Thursday’s season opener against UAB marks the start of a 12-game slate for Illinois. Beat writer Scott Richey goes through ...

Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a "war," despite recent escalations. On Thursday, Iran fired at U.S. ally Kuwait in retaliation for U.S.

Thursday’s season opener against UAB marks the start of a 12-game slate for Illinois. Beat writer Scott Richey goes through ...

Thursday’s season opener against UAB marks the start of a 12-game slate for Illinois. Beat writer Scott Richey goes through ...

Thursday’s season opener against UAB marks the start of a 12-game slate for Illinois. Beat writer Scott Richey goes through ...

LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East ...