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No. 16 Illinois never trails in 74-57 win over Colgate

Terrence Shannon Jr. had 14 points despite not scoring in the second half for the Illini (8-2). The Big Ten’s second-leading scorer had scored 20 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023

Former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord lands at Syracuse; Illinois RB Reggie Love III commits to Purdue

Love led the Illini in rushing with 567 yards in eight games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023

Don’t sleep on Illini’s Terrence Shannon Jr., whose ode to basketball is a moonlight serenade

Why is Shannon, the best player on the 16th-ranked team in the land, averaging 21.7 points, shooting 50.8% from the field and 42.4% from three and being talked about in All-American terms? Read on.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Northwestern holds off Illinois, dashing Illini’s bowl hopes

Two fourth-quarter turnovers that resulted in Northwestern touchdowns nine seconds apart hurt the Illini before they made the game close with 55 seconds left.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023

Polling Place: How much football did you pile onto your plate this Thanksgiving?

We also asked if the holiday was better or worse because the Bears weren’t one of the six teams playing. In hindsight, maybe it was a dumb question.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2023

‘Hat’ check: Is the Illinois-Northwestern football rivalry ever going to measure up?

As end-of-November college football rivalries go, Illinois-Northwestern just might be the runt of the litter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023

Three-Dot Dash: Northwestern’s David Braun is — officially or not — Big Ten coach of the year

Braun has a 6-5, bowl-bound team after a 23-15 win against Purdue, and the whole thing is a miracle.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Iowa rallies in 4th quarter to beat Illinois, clinch Big Ten West title

Kaleb Johnson’s 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 to play gave Iowa its third division title and second in three years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Big Game Hunting: Illinois, Northwestern get Week 12 shots to lock into bowl position

It can’t be that hard for the Illini to beat Iowa, can it? And why is Purdue favored in Evanston?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Tip-Ins: Kansas 89, Kentucky 84 rocks the United Center; plus, my AP Top 25 ballot

Every now and then, an early-season clash of heavy hitters checks all the boxes going in and then checks about 100 more after the opening tip. This was one of those pre-Thanksgiving delights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023