en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Illinois Fighting Illini Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/news Still waiting for perfect pick Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:20:46 GMT BOB ASMUSSEN\nasmussen@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58632142 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58632142 false false A cinematic look back at the Fighting Illini's 24-13 victory in front of a Hail to the Blue Out crowd on Dads Day, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Gies Memorial Sta... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:31:33 GMT Fighting Illini Athletics https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58631506 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58631506 false false Coach eager for Rose Bowl trip Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:56:52 GMT BOB ASMUSSEN\nasmussen@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58631077 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58631077 false false No. 3 Illinois has scored 232 points in its first two games of the season, but the competition gets much tougher on Tuesday against No. 16 Texas Tech. Hear f... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:17:46 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58630479 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58630479 false false On this episode of Oskee Talk I analyze Illinois’ upset win over Nebraska (3:36), discuss why no one feels bad for the Huskers (18:47), and look ahead to Friday’s game at unbeaten UCLA (34:18). I also recap an undefeated opening week for Fighting Illini hoops (46:27) and preview the men’s matchup at Texas Tech (62:16). […] Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:53:00 GMT Drew Pastorek https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58629531 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58629531 false false Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Illinois fans and fans across the country. This week at TCR, we’re asking who you think should take the final shot for the Illini (if any game came down to fewer than 75 […] Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:12:12 GMT Kyle Thele https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58628840 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58628840 false false The No. 9 ranked UCLA Bruins look to stay undefeated when they host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday night. Not only is UCLA a perfect 9-0 on the season, Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:24:18 GMT Ryan Gilbert https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58628151 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58628151 false false This episode is presented by Kalshi, the prediction market for sports, news and more. Try Kalshi today! Trade $25, get $25 when you sign up with code BLEAV at https://kalshi.com/r/BLEAV 🚨 Illinois Football is riding a 4-game win streak into the toughest test of their season — a Friday night showdown against undefeated UCLA! Mike […] Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:05:02 GMT mikeilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58628027 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58628027 false false The Fighting Illini are averaging 116 points behind Andrej Stojakovic's 22.5 per game, while the Red Raiders host Tuesday's clash in Lubbock after winning their first two games by an average of 26. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:43:34 GMT FLM https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627890 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627890 false false Let’s face it, it is going to be difficult to get the Illinois football program in contention to compete for a national championship. The Illini claim five nati Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:08:23 GMT Rees Woodcock https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627663 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627663 false false We pored over thousands of pages of open-records-generated contracts in search of numbers and nuggets of note — from Bret Bielema's bonus for stuffing the stadium to this start to Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:03:34 GMT JEFF D https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58629354 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58629354 false false Illinois head coach Bret Bielema successfully petitioned NCAA Eligibility Center for an extra year for his kicker because he didn’t participate in one snap for Texas A&M in 2022. By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst November 9, 2026 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN — Illinois will not have to worry about going into […] Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:22:44 GMT larryilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627290 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627290 false false The Illini’s final home game of the season has a time set. Illinois will kick off against the Hawkeyes at 1:30 p.m. CT on Nov. 21. on Big Ten Network. The game will also be senior day for Illinois, and it may be the last time we see Matthew Bailey, Collin Dixon, and Katin Houser […] Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:17:40 GMT Nate Miller https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627251 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58627251 false false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeZehYOI1oc Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:27:20 GMT larryilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58626826 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/58626826 false false