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17 HOURS AGO • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
20ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 9-3 · 5TH IN BIG TEN
9-3 · 5TH IN BIG TEN
Next Game vs South Carolina · Tue 8:00PM
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Can't Wait For Saturday | QB change works out better for Bulldogs over the long haul Georgia challenge remains large
Just 1 Question: Takeaways from Round 1 of college football's 12-team playoff? Weighing in for The News-Gazette: Gary Danielson, Nicole Auerbach, Tim Brando and Yogi Roth.
19 HOURS AGO • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 in the annual...2 DAYS AGO
Missouri takes on Illinois
2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to Illinois Bowick has announced his commitment to Illinois ahead of the 2024-25 season, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Bowick will join the Fighting Illini this offseason after spending one season with Ball State. The 6-foot-4 junior wideout has tallied 68 receptions for 1,132 yards and 11 touchdowns during his three-year career (Eastern Illinois and Ball State). Bowick will look to compete for a role with Illinois next season.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Morrow scores 19, grabs 13 rebounds in homecoming as No. 5 LSU beats Illinois Chicago 91-73
Aneesah Morrow had 19 points and 13 rebounds playing in her hometown, and No. 5 LSU beat Illinois Chicago 91-735 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Central (Ill.) QB Luke Lehnen wins top offensive honor on AP Division III All-America team
Quarterback Luke Lehnen of North Central College of Illinois has been named offensive player of the year and first-team quarterback on The Associated Press Division III All-America...5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Southern faces Illinois, aims to break road losing streak
Southern aims to stop its 10-game road slide with a win over Illinois5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading to Champaign Hampton has committed to play for Illinois for the 2025 season, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.
Impact Hampton will join the Fighting Illini following four seasons with Northern Illinois. The redshirt junior quarterback threw for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns to six interceptions for the Huskies through 11 games in 2024 while adding 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground as well. He will retain a single year of eligibility.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Citrus Bowl prep continues for Illinois football team Josh Kreutz was at home playing video games a year ago at this time. The 2023 Illinois football season was a few weeks in the rear view.
6 DAYS AGO • PANTAGRAPH.COM
Enters portal Wilcher has decided to enter the transfer portal.
Impact It's unclear if Wilcher will suit up for the Dec. 31 matchup against South Carolina, but the sophomore has decided to look for greener pastures for the 2025 campaign. He made just eight appearances in 2024, tallying four catches for 30 yards.
DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Dec. 17, 2024 Area high school football scene will be well-represented next June at the Illinois High School Shrine Game. ... Jakucionis receives Big Ten...
DECEMBER 17 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
2024 College Football bowl game odds: Lines, spreads for every game
College football bowl season is here! Check out the lines for every matchup, including the exciting first-round CFP games.DECEMBER 16
Gainey and No. 1 Tennessee host Western Carolina
DECEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois hosts Southern Indiana after Raley's 26-point outing
Southern Indiana visits the Illinois Fighting Illini after Meredith Raley scored 26 points in the Screaming Eagles' 70-45 win against the Oakland City Mighty OaksDECEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Gainey scores at buzzer to lift No. 1 Tennessee to 66-64 win over Illinois
Jordan Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired and finished with a career-high 23 points as No. 1 Tennessee extended its season-ope...DECEMBER 15
Luke Altmyer Announces Return to Illinois Football for 2025 Season The Illini's junior quarterback, who may have been contemplating the transfer portal, made his return official Saturday
DECEMBER 14 • SI.COM
Illinois hosts No. 1 Tennessee following Jakucionis' 24-point performance
DECEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKenzie leads Illinois against Southern Indiana after 23-point outing
DECEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Entering portal Boyer will enter the transfer portal, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Boyer hauled in three passes for 20 yards as a freshman in 2023, though he failed to bring in any of his three targets this season. The 6-foot-6 tight end will now look for a larger role elsewhere ahead of the 2025 campaign.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Should Illinois Football Fans Be Concerned About Portal Moves? Signs appear to be pointing toward a return to school for quarterback Luke Altmyer next season
DECEMBER 14 • SI.COM
Lanier leads No. 1 Tennessee against Illinois after 22-point showing
DECEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaving Champaign Leary will enter the transfer portal, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.
Impact Leary completed 2-of-5 passes for 29 yards as a reserve option in 2024. The gunslinger figures to have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley visits Illinois following Bryant's 22-point game
DECEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bob Asmussen | Two dates — one home, one away — Illinois football fans need to circle Late September in 2025 will give the Illini two marquee Big Ten games right away
DECEMBER 11 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
