Tag: Gies Memorial Stadium

An Illinois football player catches the ball in the air ahead of a blue and white Duke player.

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.

Luke Altmyer led Illinois in rushing with 88 yards in the win against Rutgers Saturday afternoon.

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.

Home of the Fighting Illini renamed ‘Gies Memorial Stadium’ after $100 million gift

This donation is Illinois’ largest single gift the Athletic Department has received and one of the largest single gifts ever received by a college athletics program.