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Illinois receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) hauls in a four-yard touchdown reception in the second half of the Illini's matchup with Michigan State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

WATCH: Illinois' Zakhari Franklin Reels in Gorgeous Touchdown Reception

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 16, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Members of the Marching Illini Band perform outside the stadium before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football vs. Michigan State: Pregame Injury Report (Week 12)

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 16, 2024

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) before the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Will the Bye Week Help or Hurt Illinois Football?

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 16, 2024

Wisconsin Badgers Montee Ball runs for a touchdown to put the Badgers up 21-14 during the first half of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on January 2, 2012.

McMaster's Big Ten Football Pick'em: Week 12

Matt McMaster

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Nov 15, 2024

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN Predicts Winner of Illinois Football vs. Michigan State

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 15, 2024

Nov 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke talks to a reporter after the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium.

McMaster's Big Ten Football Power Rankings After Week 11

Matt McMaster

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Nov 15, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Josh Kreutz (64) before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Football vs. Michigan State (Week 12)

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 15, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs with the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Questions Ahead of Illinois Football's Matchup vs. Michigan State

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 14, 2024

Nov 5, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Tyler Hunt (97) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and teammate Seth Coleman (49 )during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football vs. Michigan State: Odds, Trends and Prediction

Steven Greenberg

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Nov 13, 2024

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players take the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Bowl Projections: Potential Foes Include Georgia, Alabama, Ole Miss

Steven Greenberg

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Nov 13, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema Embraces Tough Conversations

Owen Lewis

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Nov 13, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) runs from Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Kobee Minor (5)

Kickoff Times, TV Designations Announced For Week 13 Big Ten Games

Dustin Schutte

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Nov 12, 2024

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel carries the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.

Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers Jockeying

Cory Pappas

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Nov 11, 2024

Nov 16, 2013; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-Imagn Images

Remembering Illinois Football's Last Bowl Win: Beating Back the Bruins

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 11, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Football Week 12 Power Rankings: Illinois Holding Steady

Steven Greenberg

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Nov 12, 2024

Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) celebrates with running back Jordan Smikle (80)

Spreads Released for Every Big Ten Game in Week 12

Dustin Schutte

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Nov 11, 2024

Michael Clayton II, a three-star quarterback recruit out of Sanford (Florida) High School, signed with Illinois on Sunday and may hit the field at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, as soon as 2026.

Illinois Football Lands Coveted Quarterback Recruit, First Commit of 2026

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 10, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Bray Lynch (74) holds up The Old Brass Spittoon after beating Michigan State at Spartan Stadium.

McMaster's Big Ten Football Power Rankings After Week 10

Matt McMaster

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Nov 7, 2024

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Week 11 Bye: Injury Updates and More Midweek News

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 7, 2024

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