Illinois ends nonconference schedule with a win against SIU
After scoring his second touchdown of the game, Colin Dixon now holds the record for most touchdowns scored at Gies Memorial Stadium.
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Duke sneaks a 31-27 win to give Illinois its first loss of the season
The Illini’s strong receiving plays were not enough to block a comeback from the Blue Devils as the team lost 31-27 in a sold-out stadium.
Illinois kicks off the season with a win against UAB
The entire stadium was lit by a new, large, bright video scoreboard.
PHOTOS: Fighting Illini Football beats UAB, debuts largest video scoreboard in college football
In an evening game on September 3, 2026, the Fighting Illini football team defeated the University of Alabama Birmingham Blazers.
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ends brief retirement to become defensive coordinator at Illinois
The 61-year-old Hauck is the Big Sky Conference’s all-times wins leader with a 151-43 record, leading to Grizzlies to four national championship games in 13 playoff appearances over 14 seasons.
Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season
David Olano kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired, and Illinois beat Tennessee 30-28 in the Music City Bowl.
Mike White, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach, dies at 89
White had a successful career coaching the Illini to the Rose Bowl following the 1983 season.
Miles Scott’s 2 late interceptions secure Illinois’ 20-13 win over Northwestern
Luke Altmyer, one of the nation’s top quarterbacks, was 10-of-15 passing for 136 yards in his final regular-season home game for Illinois.
Illinois stands tall against Maryland during Military Appreciation Day Game
Illinois (7-3, 4-3) celebrated the weekend with a 24-6 victory against the University of Maryland (4-6, 1-6). It was a windy game as Illinois tried to fight off the 15 mph winds all game.
Illinois bounces back with a statement win against Rutgers
Illinois brought itself back in the win column with a 35-13 victory against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, making itself eligible for a bowl game.
Denzel Boston’s big day helps Washington beat No. 23 Illinois and match its 2024 win total
The Fighting Illini lost for the third time in five weeks after a 3-0 start to the year in which they were ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation.
Illinois successfully defends the Canon against Purdue
The Illini were able to defend the Canon Trophy and keep it in Champaign for two years in a row for the first time since 2002.
Illinois edges out USC with a 34-32 Homecoming win at Memorial Stadium
Illinois defeated USC with a 41-yard game-winning kick from junior David Olano, bringing the team’s record to 4-1 and handing the Trojans their first loss of the season.
Illini fall to the Hoosiers in 63-10 blowout loss
The Illini suffered their first loss of the season with a 63-10 defeat while the Hoosiers continued a four-game win streak.
Illinois football looking to make history against Indiana Saturday Night
The Fighting Illini football team is hoping to beat Indiana and earn their first win away from home as a top-ten team since 1990.