Saturday’s matchup: Cincinnati at Illinois
TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday; ESPN 2, WIND-AM 560. Line: Cincinnati by 10. Records: Cincinnati 1-0, Illinois 1-0. Last meeting: Cincinnati won 49-36 on Nov. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. On the...
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Urlacher answers critics of ‘dive’ comments
Former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher took offense to some saying he broke an unwritten code when he revealed the team used to fake injuries on defense to slow down offenses....
Illini have extra insight into Cincinnati
Numerous times this week, Illinois defensive coordinator Tim Banks mentioned the word "championship'' while addressing the media. No, he wasn't making an unrealistic forecast about this year's Illini. He was...
Illini running game stuck in neutral
CHAMPAIGN — Everyone noticed the ineffectiveness of the Illinois running game Saturday. Everyone from the student assistants roaming the sidelines all the way to the top. Yes, even athletic director...
Illini’s young secondary has a lot to improve upon
A deep ball may have foreshadowed Illinois' season, and that's not a reference to Nathan Scheelhaase's 52-yard hookup with Ryan Lankford on Saturday's opening play. Midway through the first quarter,...
Illini’s Scheelhaase named Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week
Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week Monday following his performance in Saturday's 42-34 win over Southern Illinois. Scheelhaase passed for a career-high...
Illini’s Beckman won’t be judged solely on wins, losses
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas speaks to coach Tim Beckman regularly regarding the direction of the football program. Whether those meetings involve discussions about how many victories Beckman...
Illini’s Beckman upset with officials
CHAMPAIGN -- Although Tim Beckman's team squeaked out a victory Saturday, Illinois' coach thought at least one close call should have gone his way. And he made sure to let...
Illini’s Beckman upset with officials
CHAMPAIGN -- Although Tim Beckman's team squeaked out a victory Saturday, Illinois' coach thought at least one close call should have gone his way. And he made sure to let...
Transfer Lunt won’t be working home sideline
CHAMPAIGN — Wes Lunt won't dress for a game this season after transferring from Oklahoma State, but the Illinois quarterback is sure to have quite an impact on weekends. Coach...