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Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans Receive Surprising Ranking Heading Into Bye Week

Caden Handwork

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Sep 30, 2025

Indiana's Isaiah Jones (46) sacks Illinois' Luke Altmeyer (9) during the Indiana versus Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

The Big Question: What Is Illinois' Most Dangerous Trap Game Left This Season?

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 30, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Biggest Key Factor for USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava to Keep Trojans' Offense Rolling

Caden Handwork

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Sep 30, 2025

Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin (4) celebrates a successful field goal during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Chase McLaughlin, Sydney Brown, More Former Illini Shine in NFL Week 4

Jared Shlensky

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Sep 30, 2025

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning celebrates his win with Duck fans as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Big Ten Power Rankings Shake Up After Oregon Beats Penn State

Cory Pappas

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Sep 29, 2025

A University of Illinois Block I flag flies in front of the set of Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" show on its visit to Champaign, Illinois, for the Illini's homecoming football game against USC.

Will FOX's 'Big Noon Kickoff' Be Back at Illinois for Ohio State in Week 7?

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois' Luke Altmyer Makes Big Ten History in Win Over USC

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 29, 2025

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

Biggest Winners, Losers in USC Trojans' First Loss To Illinois

Teddy King

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is Illinois at Risk of Losing Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to Arkansas?

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 29, 2025

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) catches a touchdown in from of Eastern Illinois Panthers defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) during the first half at Memorial Stadium.

Luke Fickell has a chance to steal back four-star Illinois WR for Wisconsin Badgers

Lorin Cox

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Sep 29, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) walks into the stadium prior to the game against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Memorial Stadium.

Oregon Schedule Has Indiana Clash Overlapping a Rivalry Classic

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 29, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Three Most Important Questions For USC Trojans Entering Bye Week

Gabriel Duarte

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) throws a pass during the second half against the USC Trojans at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football Week 6 Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 29, 2025

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

Illinois Climbs in Latest ESPN FPI Rankings, CFP Hopes Spike After USC Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Injury Woes Piling Up After Costly Loss to Illinois

Jalon Dixon

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Keeping Receipts: Illinois' Win Over USC Proves Doubters Wrong Once Again

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) and Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ashton Hollins (2) lead the team out of the tunnel before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Why Malik Elzy Has Parted Ways With Illinois Football – and What's Next

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why Lincoln Riley's Coaching Record is a Concern For USC Trojans

Caden Handwork

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Wide Receiver Boosts NFL Draft Stock Despite Loss to Illinois

Angela Miele

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Sep 28, 2025

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