en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Illinois Fighting Illini Football News SportSpyder - The Latest Illinois Fighting Illini Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/news [Yardbarker] - No. 14 Iowa knows what they're facing in Jeremiah Smith, No. 5 Ohio State Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes don't have much time to celebrate their Week 4 last-second win over the Michigan Wolverines at the Big House. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:15:55 GMT Andrew Kulha, Mark Johns, Jeff Kloster https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58149651 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58149651 false false [Fighting Illini Athletics] - Andrej Stojakovic Wants to Become a National Champion | The Illinois Script Andrej Stojakovic joins The Illinois Script, the official interview series from Illinois Athletics, bringing you exclusive, behind-the-scenes conversations w... Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:39:51 GMT Fighting Illini Athletics https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58148162 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58148162 false false [Illini Guys] - ‘Every day that kid grows’ - Brayden Trimble Still Feeling Confidence-Building Moments Illinois second-year receiver Brayden Trimble has nine receptions over the last two games in his first healthy season of college football. By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN — To hear the Illinois coaches talk about Brayden Trimble, you would think they are arborists describing the development of a […] Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:49:15 GMT larryilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58145975 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58145975 false false [Fansided: Writing Illini] - Illinois projected for another SEC battle in the postseason this time vs. Oklahoma It hasn't been the best start to the season for Illinois. It's not always about how you start, but how you finish, and the Illini still have a good shot at maki Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:31:36 GMT Ericka Brockish https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58144929 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58144929 false false [Last Word on Sports] - Ohio State Week 5 Preview: Sayin, Smith, And Who Else? Ohio State has a test this weekend at the ever-dangerous Kinnick Stadium. Can the offense keep it rolling against a better defense? Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:31:05 GMT Drew Crabtree https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58144921 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58144921 false false [247 Sports] - Seattle WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba says Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is 'like the LeBron James' of all-time Buckeyes Ohio State has a rich tradition of great receivers, but one of their best in the NFL today thinks Smith is on another level Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:41:54 GMT Robby Kalland https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58144260 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58144260 false false [Fansided: Writing Illini] - Illinois vs. Purdue Week 5: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, announcers, and more Illinois is coming off a tough 41-19 loss to Ohio State, their second loss of the season, and, to make matters worse, lost defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, wh Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:09:20 GMT Ericka Brockish https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58141479 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58141479 false false [247 Sports: Illini Inquirer] - J Leman reacts to Bobby Hauck's exit | Illini Inquirer Podcast Watch the latest Illini Inquirer Podcast: https://youtu.be/M3d6dUD7eVM Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:58:05 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58141357 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58141357 false false [Fansided: Writing Illini] - The timing of Bobby Hauck’s departure is incredibly beneficial to Illinois football The Bobby Hauck experiment with the Illinois football program has finally come to an end. Just a short four games into the season, Hauck and Illinois football Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:08:37 GMT Owen Christopher https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58140105 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58140105 false false [The News-Gazette] - Can't Wait For Saturday | Work to do if Illinois wants to go bowling for the third year in a row Interest might be fading Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:32:39 GMT BOB ASMUSSEN\nasmussen@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58139780 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58139780 false false [247 Sports] - Know the Foe The Indy Stars Nathan Baird previews Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois The Indy Star's Nathan Baird breaks down Illinois football's Week Five opponent, the Purdue Boilermakers Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:03:23 GMT Jeremy Werner https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58139503 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58139503 true false [247 Sports] - Illini Inquirer AM Bielemas longterm options at defensive coordinator Top 5 Big Ten games this weekend Get the latest Illini news explained, including Bret Bielema's long-term options at defensive coordinator Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:17:49 GMT Jeremy Werner https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58139172 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58139172 true false [The News-Gazette] - Illini's pursuit of offensive perfection includes better execution in critical moments Strong offensive performance at Ohio State still wasn't enough for Illinois Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:14:03 GMT SCOTT RICHEY\nsrichey@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58138743 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58138743 false false [SB Nation: Underdog Dynasty] - Four thoughts from Week 4 in the American Conference Four weeks of American Conference play are in the books, and most teams are wrapping up non-conference play. South Florida remains the only undefeated team at 4-0, while Tulsa had its first hiccup on the road at Arkansas. UAB picked up a signature Friday night conference victory over Navy, while ther other service academy, Army, […] Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:47:10 GMT Steve Helwick https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58137486 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58137486 false false