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Illinois running back Dre Brown tries to run through the Iowa defense at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. — Vashoune Russell/for Illinois Public Media

November 23, 2019

No. 19 Iowa Shuts Down Illinois 19-10

Iowa’s defense made sure the team that was leading the nation in turnover margin gave up the ball.

November 09, 2019

Illinois Storms Back To Beat Michigan State 37-34

Lovie Smith and Illinois are now eligible for a bowl after the biggest comeback in school history.

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.

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.

Illinois running back Ra'Von Bonner breaks free of Connecticut linebacker D.J. Morgan and runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. — Jessica Hill/AP

September 08, 2019

Illini End Nonconference Road Losing Streak 31-23 Over UConn

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Illinois passed its first road test on Saturday. Brandon Peters set career highs, throwing for 225 yards and four touchdowns as the Illini overcame an early 13-point deficit to beat UConn 31-23.