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Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' National Championship Odds Shift Dramatically

Gabriel Duarte

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Oct 2, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Fighting Illinois players celebrate with the Purdue Cannon in a 50-49 win against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

EA Sports' 'College Football 26' Simulation Predicts Illinois vs. Purdue

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

How USC's Jayden Maiava Is Still Quietly Making A Case For Heisman Trophy

Caden Handwork

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Fans flood the field after a 34-32 Illinois fighting Illini win over the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Offensive Lineman Luke Injaychock

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 2, 2025

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Star Bouncing Back After Slow Start, Earning Huge Grade From PFF

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 1, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Game vs. Illinois Delivered Massive National Audience

Caden Handwork

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Oct 1, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois' Offense Set to Dominate Purdue in One Critical Area

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 1, 2025

USC Trojans Glaring Weakness Secondary Marcelles Williams Lincoln Riley Big Ten Transfer Portal Kamari Ramsey Braylon Conley

Glaring Issues in USC’s Secondary Could Shape Tough Schedule Stretch Ahead

Kendell Hollowell

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Oct 1, 2025

The Big Ten conference is exploring a $2 billion capital investment in the conference.

Big Ten Considering Massive Private-Capital Infusion, Novel Revenue Format

Ryan Phillips

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Oct 1, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN's Advanced Metric Predicts Blowout for Illinois-Purdue

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 1, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) eludes Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Yanni Karlaftis (14) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: No. 22 Illinois Football at Purdue in Week 6

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 1, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Members of the Illinois fighting Illini team take the Illini Walk greeting fans before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting Buzz: Prospect Updates and an Ohio State Showcase

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 1, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley Addresses Controversy Of USC's Food Poisoning vs. Illinois

Cory Pappas

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Oct 2, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Matthew Bailey, Justin Bowick and Other Illinois Injured Recovering Quickly

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 1, 2025

Oregon is favored against Indiana in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

College Football Straight Up Picks for Every Top 25 Game in Week 6 (Oregon Will Continue to Roll)

Iain MacMillan

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Sep 30, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) as Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tanner Heckel (16) defends during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Who is Illinois Football's X-Factor Against Purdue in Week 6?

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 30, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Good, Bad, and Ugly Through USC Trojans' First Five Weeks

Caden Handwork

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Sep 30, 2025

Off a win at Iowa, how does Indiana and Curt Cignetti fit into the Big Ten's CFP picture?

Big Ten College Football Playoff: favorites, contenders, dreamers in Week 6

Joe Cox

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Sep 30, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes the ball in the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Updated Top 5 Big Ten QBs: Where Luke Altmyer and Fernando Mendoza Rank

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 30, 2025

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