The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Illinois assistant Ryan Walters lands head coaching job at Big Ten rival Purdue

Illini fans lamenting Walters’ departure shouldn’t miss the point. This is what happens when you get good. You can’t have one without the other.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Let the cowbells ring for Mike Leach, a true original who made college football more fun

Leach died Monday at 61, three weeks before he was to lead his Mississippi State team onto the field against Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The game will go on, and his absence will be felt.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

An NFL Scout’s Evaluation of Heisman Trophy Winner Caleb Williams

Plus, more draft notes on players skipping bowl games and a former coach ready to return to the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2022

Just Sayin’: Call the Heisman Trophy what it is — a quarterbacks’ award. But should it be?

Most of the electorate could look harder than it does for the “best” player out there, who might be a linebacker, a cornerback or an offensive tackle.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2022

Watch: Illinois’ Brad Underwood Rips Team With Rant, Fart Sound After Loss

The sixth-year coach was not pleased with the effort shown by TJ Shannon and his teammates in Saturday’s loss to Penn State.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2022

Penn State’s men’s basketball team absolutely dominated No. 17 Illinois as double-digit underdog

December madness!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 10, 2022

Five Overreactions to Men’s College Basketball’s First Month

Is UConn the nation’s best team? Plus, why Gonzaga’s title hopes may already be doomed.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2022

Six points with David Dorey (2023 Rookie Edition)

Taking an early look at the top rookies for 2023, where they rank and the schedule for 2022-2023 NCAA Bowl Games with mentions of which future fantasy players to watch.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2022

Viewership numbers for every Michigan State football game this year

See how many people tuned in for each MSU game this year and which game ranked the highest in viewership

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2022

Who and What Defined Men’s College Basketball’s First Month?

Our writers talk teams they’re high on, who might be overrated and more.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2022