Vaughn McClure

CHAMPAIGN — Moments after using the word "comparable" to describe the attributes of quarterbacks Nathan Scheelhaase and Reilly O'Toole, Illinois coach Tim Beckman quickly doused any notion that O'Toole could...

The Illinois football staff seemed rather giddy Thursday, and for good reason. As the team conducted its final split-squad practice, an onlooker in street clothes dwarfed most of those dressed...

Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas announced the addition of two future home football opponents. The Illini will face Middle Tennessee State during the 2015 season along with Western Kentucky in...

Illinois coach Tim Beckman said defensive starter Eric Finney didn't suffer a torn ACL, but the junior-college transfer did undergo arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday that will sidelined him for at...

A waiver request submitted by Illinois asking for permission to hold Monday night's football scrimmage at Rantoul High School was denied today by the NCAA. The scrimmage, which is open...

CHAMPAIGN — The trajectory of the ball seemed to be the best way to measure the start of the Illinois quarterback battle. But one aspect was made clear after the...

Speculate all you want about Aaron Bailey's future as he prepares to begin his Illinois career, but the former Bolingbrook star has no plans of playing any position other than...

A confident Nathan Scheelhaase sat at the podium Wednesday and spoke of the future of Illinois football. At the same time, he refused to dwell on the past. Sure, not...