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November 02, 2019

Swarming Illinois Defense Leads To 38-10 Win Over Rutgers

Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.

Illinois coach Lovie Smith looks on through the raindrops during the Illini's 24-6 win at Purdue. — Vashoune Russell/for Illinois Public Media

October 26, 2019

Fighting Illini Splash Through Rain For 24-6 Win At Purdue

Dre Brown splashed his way to a career-high 131 yards rushing, Adams returned an interception 13 yards for a touchdown and Illinois pulled away for 24-6 victory to claim the Cannon Trophy for the first time since 2015.

Illinois defensive back Nate Hobbs tackles Wisconsin's Garrett Groshek during the Illini's 24-23 win. — Vashoune Russell/for Illinois Public Media

October 19, 2019

Illinois Stuns No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 On Last-Second Field Goal

James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field as time expired and Illinois pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on Saturday.

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs toward the end zone with Illinois' Jamal Milan and Owen Carney in pursuit. — Vashoune Russell/for Illinois Public Media

September 22, 2019

Nebraska Slips Past Illinois 42-38 In Conference Opener

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez Martinez passed for 327 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cornhuskers over Illinois 42-38 in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams.

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates after returning a fumble for a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. — Holly Hart/AP

November 17, 2018

Iowa Hands Illinois Worst Loss In School History

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Nate Stanley passed for 178 yards and three touchdowns while Mekhi Sargent and Toren Young added two rushing touchdowns each as Iowa rolled over Illinois 63-0 on Saturday.