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Illinois beats Maryland on Caleb Griffin’s 43-yard field goal on final play

Luke Altmyer threw two touchdown passes and then guided the Illini into field-goal range after Maryland’s Jack Howes tied it with a 48-yard kick with 1:31 remaining.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023

Big Game Hunting: Hello, Oregon-Washington! Can the Big Ten expect this all the time?

With both the Ducks and the Huskies ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 103 meetings between the schools, this one checks just about every box imaginable.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

ESPN FPI final predicted Big Ten football standings after Week 6

What about these final ESPN FPI predicted Big Ten standings surprise you? #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2023

Dick Butkus a Bears legend for all generations

The Hall of Fame linebacker from Chicago’s South Side, who died Thursday at 80, set a standard with his ferocity, anger, aggressiveness — and football instinct — for what a Chicago Bear is and what fans want a Chicago Bear to be.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023

Ohio State football future Big Ten opponents announced for 2024 through 2028

We now know the home and away opponents for Ohio State with the additions of all of the West Coast teams thanks to a release from the Big Ten today. #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Big Ten and big game college football expert picks and predictions for Week 6

It's time again for our writers to pick all of the Big Ten games and six of the best nonconference college football games for Week 6. Who do you have on upset alert? #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Spartans Wire Picks: Our predictions for every Week 6 Big Ten game

Check out our picks for this week's slate of Big Ten games

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Chicago Elite Classic matchups revealed: Freshman showdown, Kenwood vs. Thornton highlight three-day shootout

The eleventh annual Chicago Elite Classic, which announced its matchups on Wednesday, has scheduled a showdown between the two top-ranked freshmen.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023

Forde Yard Dash: Struggling Powerhouses Are Running Out of Time

Several giants, from Florida to Nebraska, are in decline to start the season. But which teams can turn things around before it’s too late?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2023

Illinois football has an identity, all right — it’s just not a very flattering one

The Illini, 2-3 after a 44-19 loss at Purdue, are the most disappointing team in what arguably is the worst Big Ten West division ever.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023