Illinois Fighting Illini News - Sports Illustrated Page 22

ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI NEWSLETTERS
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE NOW

WORLD CUP
FAN ZONE
NFL
NBA
MLB
NCAAF
FANTASY
BETTING
PREDICTION MARKETS
WATCH
SI TV

Home
Schedule
Roster
Stats
Tickets

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass during a warmup prior to the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

AP top 25 poll: Week 5 college football games most likely to shake up the rankings

Ryan Young

|

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Star Defensive Player Out with Illness vs. Illinois

Angela Miele

|

Sep 27, 2025

Nick Saban is on stage at ESPN College GameDay ahead of the University of Oklahoma-Michigan College football game on Sep 6, 2025 in Norman.

What Nick Saban Said About USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley on ESPN's College GameDay

Charlie Viehl

|

Sep 27, 2025

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. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Legend Matt Leinart Challenges Trojans Before Illinois Matchup

Teddy King

|

Sep 27, 2025

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) celebrates a touchdown by teammate Ca'Lil Valentine (5) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Football vs. USC?

Jason Langendorf

|

Sep 27, 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

USC Trojans Defensive Struggles Come to Light, Fall 34-32 to Illinois Fighting Illini

Kendell Hollowell

|

Sep 27, 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.

USC’s Path to Big Ten Championship Changes After Latest Rankings

Caden Handwork

|

Sep 27, 2025

The biggest games on the Week 5 college football schedule you should be watching today.

College football's best games today: What you should watch in Week 5

James Parks

|

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Trio of Three-Star Recruits: Can the Illini Land Them?

Jared Shlensky

|

Sep 26, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) participates in pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Injury Update for Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Paige Before Illinois Matchup

Kendell Hollowell

|

Sep 27, 2025

College football analyst Rece Davis selected the USC Trojans to win this weekend against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Rece Davis picks winner of USC-Illinois on Saturday

Matt De Lima

|

Sep 26, 2025

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) has boosted his play after transferring from Cal.

David Pollack predicts winner of Indiana-Iowa game

Matt De Lima

|

Sep 26, 2025

USC vs. Illinois score prediction 2025

USC vs. Illinois score prediction by expert football model

James Parks

|

Sep 26, 2025

Four-star wide receiver Jabari Watkins is committed to Nebraska.

4-Star Wide Receiver Commits to Nebraska Over Illinois, Florida State

Kaleb Henry

|

Sep 26, 2025

Fox college football analyst Urban Meyer reacts with fans to Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans during Fox Big Noon Kickoff before Iowa and Iowa State Football at JackTtrice Stadium Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.
analyzes

Mixed Feelings About Illinois Football Hosting Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' vs. USC

Jason Langendorf

|

Sep 26, 2025

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) celebrates with wide receiver Malik Benson (4)

College football predictions: Expert picks for the biggest Week 5 games

Zachary McKinnell

|

Sep 26, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema and quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Six college football programs under the most pressure in Week 5

Ryan Young

|

Sep 26, 2025

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley Addresses Early Kickoff vs. Illinois

Angela Miele

|

Sep 26, 2025

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions host unbeaten Oregon in a clash of Big Ten titans on Saturday.

Seven Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 5: Oregon–Penn State Is Clash of Titans

Zach Koons

|

Sep 26, 2025

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.