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.
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.
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 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.
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.