Illini Football

Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19

Another home game, another record for Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith.

By The Associated PressSeptember 28, 2026 at 10:08 am CDT

Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener

Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in his Illinois debut as the Illini defeated UAB 42-23 on Thursday night in a season opener.

By The Associated PressSeptember 04, 2026 at 8:52 am CDT

Altmeyer accounts for 2 TD, Olano kicks winner as Illinois beats Tennessee 30-28 in Music City Bowl

Luke Altmeyer accounted for two touchdowns, Leon Lowery Jr. recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and David Olano made three field goals, including the game-winner, in Illinois’ 30-28 win over Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on Tuesday.

By The Associated PressDecember 31, 2025 at 5:17 am CST

Vols return to Nashville for Music City Bowl

By Chris HarrisDecember 07, 2025 at 2:20 pm CST

Miles Scott’s 2 late interceptions secure Illinois’ 20-13 win over Northwestern

By The Associated PressNovember 30, 2025 at 8:51 am CST

Darrion Dupree runs for 2 TDs, Wisconsin beats Illinois 27-10

By The Associated PressNovember 24, 2025 at 5:55 am CST

Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes, Illinois hands Maryland 6th straight loss, 24-6

By The Associated PressNovember 17, 2025 at 5:34 am CST

Denzel Boston’s big day helps Washington beat No. 23 Illinois and match its 2024 win total

By The Associated PressOctober 27, 2025 at 6:32 am CDT

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

By The Associated PressOctober 11, 2025 at 4:35 pm CDT

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

By The Associated PressOctober 06, 2025 at 5:22 am CDT