The college football world readily acknowledges how the Illinois Fighting Illini surprised the nation. Now, can Bret Bielema live up to the hype in 2025? Or will they fade away into Big Ten obscurity?

The No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-11, 4-7) Wednesday at Jersey ...

Illinois Fighting Illini (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-12, 1-9 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois takes on Rutgers in Big Ten action ...

Tonight, the Fighting Illini of Illinois (7-5, 15-7) are in Piscataway, NJ to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-7, 11-11). Illinois is back in the Top 25 following their 87-79 win in Columbus ...

Illinois Fighting Illini (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-11, 4-7 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -8 ...

It's early, but Illinois' class ranks No. 6 nationally and includes two blue-chippers among the eight commitments.

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Rutgers plays host to Illinois in Big Ten men's basketball action, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-11, 4-7 Big Ten) in a clash of Big Ten squads at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday. The game airs on BTN. Advertisement ...

Wisconsin basketball (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) returns to the hardwood on Tuesday night against the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-9 ...

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey, on ...

With 5:48 left in the first half, Wisconsin led Illinois 34-23. Jack Janicki brought the ball up in transition and instead of ...