Big Ten reverses course, aims for October start to football
Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased.
Amid pressure, Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football
If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start a season in about a month, but for now there is no timetable for a vote to move forward.
Trump calls on Big Ten Conference to play fall football
The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
Big Ten parents at protest want details on no-play decision
Parents of Big Ten football players, upset over the process that led to the postponement of the fall season, held a protest near the conference’s Chicago-area headquarters Friday while an attorney in Nebraska demanded Commissioner Kevin Warren turn over material illustrating how the decision was made.
Former Illinois coach Lou Henson dies at 88
Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu declares for NBA draft
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
No. 19 Ohio State rallies past No. 23 Illinois 71-63
Kaleb Wesson scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Ohio State past No. 23 Illinois 71-63 on Thursday night.
Wisconsin women beat Illinois in Big Ten tourney
Abby Laszewski had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Imani Lewis added 14 points and nine boards, and Wisconsin beat Illinois 71-55 in the Big Ten Conference tournament Wednesday.
Illinois rewards Underwood with 3-year contract extension
Illinois rewarded basketball coach Brad Underwood for a significant jump this season with a three-year contract extension through 2026, the school announced Monday.
Illinois beats Indiana 67-66
Illinois beat Indiana 67-66 thanks in part to a key 3-pointer down the stretch from Ayo Dosunmu.
Northwestern beats Illinois 75-58 to clinch share of first Big Ten title in 30 years
Northwestern beat Illinois 75-58 to clinch share of first Big Ten title in 30 years on Saturday.
Alan Griffin scores career-high 24 as Illini beat Northwestern
Alan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66 on Thursday night.
Illinois downs Nebraska 71-59 behind Dosunmu
Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points and freshman center Kofi Cockburn added 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Illinois past Nebraska 71-59 on Monday.
Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois beats No. 9 Penn State 62-56
Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points and Illinois snapped a four-game losing streak with a 62-56 victory over No. 9 Penn State on Tuesday night.
Rutgers 72, Illinois 57
Rutgers beat Illinois 72-57 Saturday.
Indiana women pull away late, beat Illinois 59-54
Ali Patberg had 17 points and nine assists on Thursday night, and No. 20 Indiana pulled away late to beat Illinois 59-54.
Illinois says MRI shows no damage to Ayo Dosunmu's knee
Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu suffered no structural damage to his left knee in an awkward fall at the end of a loss to Michigan State, the school said.
Maryland rallies to beat Illinois 75-66
The Terrapins (19-4, 9-3 Big Ten) took sole possession of first place in the conference with the win.
Iowa 72, Illinois 65
Iowa beat Illinois 72-65 Sunday.
Illinois holds on to beat Minnesota 59-51
Andres Feliz scored 17 points while Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn added 13 each as No. 19 Illinois held on to beat Minnesota 59-51 on Thursday night.