"A lot of people need to do a better job, including me," said Illinois coach Lovie Smith, following Eastern Michigan's impressive last-second 34-31 win over the Illini on Saturday at the State Farm Center.

Graduate transfer AJ Bush ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another in his return to the lineup, as Illinois used a big ground game to beat Rutgers 38-17 Saturday.

The NCAA tournaments have wrapped up, as Team Bandwagon talks about the outcome of both the men's and women's games, Illini Sports, baseball, and more. Also, this week we bring in Fighting Illini Baseball Manager of Analytics Charlie Young as he talks about how he got started and his role on the team! 

Kobe McCrary ran for 153 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Rodney Smith added 103 yards rushing for Minnesota as the Gophers beat Illinois 24-17 victory on Saturday.

Lovie Smith's second Illini football team kicks off the season Saturday against the Ball State Cardinals from Muncie, Indiana and the Mid-American Conference.