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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, right, is sacked by Indiana's Mario Landino in the first half at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)

No. 9 Illinois completely outclassed from start to finish in ‘sickening’ 63-10 loss to No. 19 Indiana

September 21, 2025 at 12:44 a.m.

In a rare ranked matchup Saturday night, No. 19 Indiana looked like a repeat College Football Playoff contender. No. 9 Illinois looked outclassed in a 63-10 loss.

Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas is interviewed at Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern outside of Wrigley Field on June 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Illinois’ Gabe Jacas is determined to keep rising — for his team, his family and eventually his future

September 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema called outside linebacker Gabe Jacas “extremely motivated” to improve after he decided last winter to give Champaign one more year.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman watches a play near the goal line during the fourth quarter against Texas A&M on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

3 things we learned from Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, who might spend more time with the defense

September 15, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

After Notre Dame's 0-2 start, coach Marcus Freeman put it on himself and his staff to figure out how to fix the execution problems on defense.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman looks on during the first half against Texas A&M on Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Notre Dame’s playoff future already ‘uncertain’ after nail-biting loss to Texas A&M

September 14, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

A 41-40 loss to No. 16 Texas A&M in a riveting finish leaves No. 8 Notre Dame wondering where to go from here.

The sun sets at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. The Illini will rename their nearly 102-year-old football stadium Gies Memorial Stadium. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois renames its football venue Gies Memorial Stadium after $100 million donation from alumnus

September 10, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.

The Illinois athletic department announced the largest donation in its history Tuesday: a $100 million gift from alumnus Larry Gies.

Illinois' Luke Altmyer scrambles past Duke's Nick Morris Jr. during the first half of a game in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

3 things we learned from college football coaches, including Illinois’ improvement and NU’s season-ending injury

September 9, 2025 at 7:18 a.m.

After reviewing film, Illinois coach Bret Bielema was particularly pleased with the way the Illini turned things around in the second half.

Northwestern running back Cam Porter looks for yardage against Western Illinois during the first half on Sept. 5, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images)

5 takeaways from Northwestern’s rout of WIU, including Cam Porter’s injury and Preston Stone’s rebound effort

September 6, 2025 at 12:20 a.m.

Preston Stone needed a boost after a disastrous first start — and he got one. The Northwestern QB threw for three TDs in a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois on...

A Northwestern football game against Miami (Ohio) kicks off Aug. 31, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars will play their 2026 NWSL season at Northwestern’s lakefront Martin Stadium

September 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Chicago Stars President Karen Leetzow said accessibility, stadium size and a built-in fan base are positives for the NWSL team's 2026 home.

Northwestern coach David Braun, left, shakes hands with Tulane coach Jon Sumrall after the Wildcats' 23-3 loss Aug. 30, 2025, in New Orleans. (Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images)

David Braun says Northwestern meant no disrespect to New Orleans after uniform controversy at Tulane

September 2, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

Northwestern coach David Braun said the timing of Tulane's request to wear white jerseys Saturday affected its ability to make the change.

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas celebrates after a tackle against Western Illinois on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

College football Week 1 takeaways: Illinois’ defensive star and CJ Carr’s ‘bright’ future at Notre Dame

September 1, 2025 at 1:16 p.m.

Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas looked like he was on a different level in an opening win over Western Illinois.

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