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Northern Illinois rubs salt into Notre Dame’s wounds after Week 2 upset Belleville News-Democrat, Illinois02:46Northern Illinois Huskies Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Football

Northern Illinois coach thinks other programs will come for his players after Notre Dame upset Rock Hill Herald18:28Northern Illinois Huskies Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Football

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard injured posterior labrum against Northern Illinois 247Sports19:54Notre Dame Fighting Irish Northern Illinois Huskies NCAA Football

Notre Dame head coach takes help from Northern Illinois after historic upset loss Athlon Sports20:22Notre Dame Fighting Irish Northern Illinois Huskies NCAA Football

Guarding against letdown, Illinois tackles Central Michigan Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania19:19Central Michigan Chippewas Big Ten Football US Sports

Three keys for Illinois’ offense against Central Michigan The Champaign Room13:27Central Michigan Chippewas Big Ten Football US Sports

Jack Lausch to start at quarterback for Northwestern against Eastern Illinois Purple Wildcats10:03Northwestern Wildcats Big Ten Football NCAA

David Braun Eastern Illinois game week presser notes Inside NU17:35Northwestern Wildcats Big Ten Football NCAA

Illinois Fighting Illini dominate no. 19 Kansas Jayhawks to defend home turf Gridiron Heroics16:30Kansas Jayhawks US Sports NCAA Football

Xavier Scott put Illinois football on his back in the first half against Kansas Writing Illini (Weblog)01:53Kansas Jayhawks US Sports NCAA Football

5 biggest surprises from the Illinois football win over Kansas Writing Illini (Weblog)13:53Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Football NCAA

Blame Pie: Who is most responsible for Kansas Football’s loss at Illinois? Through the Phog (Weblog)16:43Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Football NCAA

Illinois football looking to crash the AP Top 25 party Writing Illini (Weblog)14:01NCAA US Sports Kansas Jayhawks

Illini finish just outside AP Top 25 following upset win over Kansas Illini Inquirer19:42NCAA US Sports Kansas Jayhawks

Indiana Football PFF grades and snap counts: vs. Western Illinois InsideIndiana17:18NCAA Football Big Ten Football US Sports

Indiana football freshmen tracker: Western Illinois InsideIndiana19:59NCAA Football Big Ten Football US Sports

Altmyer’s late heroics cue Illinois’ upset of No. 19 Kansas The Champaign Room03:56Big Ten Football NCAA Football US Sports

Football preview: Kansas at Illinois Rock Chalk Talk17:26Big Ten Football NCAA Football US Sports

Three-star 2026 in-state OL Owen Fors makes return visit to Illini for Kansas win: 'The… Illini Inquirer12:02NCAA Football US Sports NCAA

5 biggest surprises from the Illinois football win over Eastern Illinois Writing Illini (Weblog)14:30NCAA Football US Sports NCAA

Latest News

In the last hour

Northern Illinois Coach Thinks Other Programs Will Come For His Players After Notre Dame Upset Rock Hill Herald18:28

In the last 4 hours

Three-star 2026 Indiana DL JJ Finch visits Illini again for Kansas win: 'They're giving love' Illini Inquirer16:43

Western Illinois Football Faces Rival Illinois State Western Illinois University Leathernecks - Official Site16:07

Wildcats Conclude Non-Conference Play against Eastern Illinois Northwestern Wildcats - Official Site15:42

In the last 6 hours

‘Recruiting is like shaving’: How Illinois is handling in-season recruitment buzz The Champaign Room14:33

Northern Illinois savagely reminds Notre Dame of Week 2 upset ClutchPoints14:31

3 ways the Illinois football team can attack Central Michigan Writing Illini (Weblog)14:15

In the last 8 hours

Three (more) Illini hoops questions entering fall practices The Champaign Room12:42

Illinois’ non-conference schedule is loaded The Champaign Room12:12

Earlier today

Northern Illinois Rubs Salt Into Notre Dame’s Wounds After Week 2 Upset Belleville News-Democrat, Illinois02:46

Three-star 2025 Illini DL commit Isaiah White: Illinois 'matches all of my goals' Illini Inquirer02:05

Kirk Herbstreit Names One of College Football’s Most ‘Underrated’ Fanbases The Tribune, California01:59

Yesterday

Illini notebook: Pat Bryant taking game to another level; David Olano comes up clutch Illini Inquirer18:48 12-Sept-24

Max Williams announces end of collegiate career The Champaign Room17:21 12-Sept-24

2024 Mac Football Week 3 Game Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas at Illinois Fighting Illini Hustle Belt14:07 12-Sept-24

Three keys for Illinois’ offense against Central Michigan The Champaign Room13:27 12-Sept-24

Recruiting Lounge: Sutter headlines Illini visitors for CMU game; Vibe check on top 2026… Illini Inquirer12:01 12-Sept-24

In the last 7 days

Piper: Illini gearing up for handful of 2025 hoops visitors in coming weeks Illini Inquirer22:38 11-Sept-24

Northwestern turns to new QB against Eastern Illinois Miami Herald21:49 11-Sept-24

Three-star 2026 OL Casey Thomann visits Illini again for upset win over Kansas: 'I know all the … Illini Inquirer20:56 11-Sept-24

Notre Dame Head Coach Takes Help from Northern Illinois After Historic Upset Loss Athlon Sports20:22 11-Sept-24

Back from injury, 2025 Ohio OL Jahmir Davis earning P4 interest, visits Illini: 'Excited to see … Illini Inquirer18:03 11-Sept-24

Sycamores back at home with Thursday evening matchup against Eastern Illinois Indiana State Athletics - Official Site17:43 11-Sept-24

Three keys for Illinois’ defense against Centra Michigan The Champaign Room13:40 11-Sept-24

‘Turn the page’: Bielema focused on CMU after big win The Champaign Room13:40 11-Sept-24

Notebook: 'No moment is going to be too big' for Valentine; Transfer tackles impressing Illini Inquirer12:48 11-Sept-24

Illinois’ Xavier Scott earns national honors after big game The Champaign Room12:09 11-Sept-24

Earning B1G interest, 2025 Maroa-Forsyth TE Grant Smith visits Illini: 'They love what I have… Illini Inquirer11:06 11-Sept-24

Jack Lausch to Start at Quarterback for Northwestern Against Eastern Illinois Purple Wildcats10:03 11-Sept-24

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock admits ‘surreal’ feeling after Notre Dame upset ClutchPoints07:05 11-Sept-24

Northern Illinois's 'Boneyard' Is One of the Coolest Traditions in College Football Sports Illustrated02:09 11-Sept-24

2025 Big Man Chamberlain Burgess Sets BYU and Illinois Official Visits Vanquish The Foe00:51 11-Sept-24

After Ohio State visit Illinois high 4-star has Buckeyes among his top choices with official… Ohio State Buckeyes00:25 11-Sept-24

Kansas offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes has this regret following loss to Illinois The Wichita Eagle, Kansas City22:04 10-Sept-24

Three-star DeKalb WR Davon Grant visits Illini for upset win over Kansas: 'I love being up here' Illini Inquirer21:01 10-Sept-24

Indiana Football Freshmen Tracker: Western Illinois InsideIndiana19:59 10-Sept-24

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard injured posterior labrum against Northern Illinois 247Sports19:54 10-Sept-24

Guarding against letdown, Illinois tackles Central Michigan Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania19:19 10-Sept-24

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Dealing With Injury Suffered in Loss to Northern Illinois Sports Illustrated18:52 10-Sept-24

After Ohio State visit Illinois high 4-star has Buckeyes in his top five with official visit… Ohio State Buckeyes18:16 10-Sept-24

Illini pushing for three-star 2026 Edwardsville WR Devyon Hill-Lomax: 'They keep in touch with… Illini Inquirer18:08 10-Sept-24

David Braun Eastern Illinois game week presser notes Inside NU17:35 10-Sept-24

Three things to watch for against Eastern Illinois Inside NU17:15 10-Sept-24

Why Notre Dame owes Northern Illinois University $1.4 million after stunning upset NBC Sports Chicago17:14 10-Sept-24

Michigan rocked at home, Illinois gets payback, Penn State holds steady: Big Ten Power Poll PennLive.com, Pennsylvania17:08 10-Sept-24

Kansas bids to limit miscues in encounter in visit from high-octane UNLV Deadspin16:08 10-Sept-24

Northwestern changes QBs, will start Jack Lausch against Eastern Illinois Chicago Sun-Times15:41 10-Sept-24

5 biggest surprises from the Illinois football win over Kansas Writing Illini (Weblog)13:53 10-Sept-24

Illinois Volleyball stays undefeated, improves to 6-0 The Champaign Room13:36 10-Sept-24

Secondary to None: Illinois’ DBs excelled in win over Kansas The Champaign Room13:36 10-Sept-24

J Leman's Film Room: Game-changing defensive plays, clutch conversions in Illini win over Kansas Illini Inquirer12:53 10-Sept-24

Big Ten power rankings: Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska surge after Week 2 wins MLive.com, Michigan11:33 10-Sept-24

Five takeaways from Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. on CMU: Altmyer's poise impresses; Key… Illini Inquirer04:55 10-Sept-24

Illinois needs to seize this opportunity The Champaign Room04:35 10-Sept-24

Illinois women’s basketball unveils 2024-25 non-conference schedule The Champaign Room01:43 10-Sept-24

Five takeaways from Illini HC Bret Bielema on CMU: Illini selling KU win in recruiting; More OL … Illini Inquirer01:12 10-Sept-24

Five takeaways from Illini DC Aaron Henry on CMU: Keeping the defense humble; Xavier Scott's… Illini Inquirer01:02 10-Sept-24

Three Things We Saw in Notre Dame’s loss to Northern Illinois One Foot Down00:18 10-Sept-24

P.J. Fleck beaming after Northern Illinois upsets No. 5 Notre Dame Fox 9, Minnesota23:18 9-Sept-24

Northern Illinois football coach Thomas Hammock’s motivational speech fell flat in upset win over Notre Dame ClutchPoints23:02 9-Sept-24

Three-star guard Keaton Wagler will visit Illinois this weekend before making his college choice Illini Inquirer21:09 9-Sept-24

Post Northern Illinois Power Hour 9-9-24 Irish Sports Daily20:48 9-Sept-24

Notre Dame Fighting Irish most to blame for embarrassing loss to Northern Illinois ClutchPoints20:29 9-Sept-24

Xavier Scott named Big Ten defensive player of the week The Champaign Room20:06 9-Sept-24

Breaking: Jack Lausch named starter against Eastern Illinois Inside NU19:54 9-Sept-24

2024 Week 2 12-team College Football Playoff rankings prediction Writing Illini (Weblog)19:32 9-Sept-24

Forde-Yard Dash: Northern Illinois’s Upset of Notre Dame Rallied the Base for Coach Thomas… Sports Illustrated18:49 9-Sept-24

P.J. Fleck talks Northern Illinois beating Notre Dame Fox 9, Minnesota17:42 9-Sept-24

Nebraska, Illinois, Gophers -- three teams moving up in this week’s Big Ten power rankings Star Tribune, Minnesota17:42 9-Sept-24

Blame Pie: Who is most responsible for Kansas Football’s loss at Illinois? Through the Phog (Weblog)16:43 9-Sept-24

Around the Big Ten, Week 2 Inside NU16:31 9-Sept-24

Gophers Undefeated Through First Six Games The Daily Gopher15:26 9-Sept-24

Former Illinois football cornerback setting high marks with the Las Vegas Raiders Writing Illini (Weblog)14:47 9-Sept-24

“The Most Bielema Game to ever Bielema” propels Illinois to 2-0 The Champaign Room14:10 9-Sept-24

Illinois football looking to crash the AP Top 25 party Writing Illini (Weblog)14:01 9-Sept-24

How Northern Illinois pulled off an incredible upset and added Notre Dame to its 'Boneyard' ESPN.com13:59 9-Sept-24

Film review: Position grades & five stars from Illini football's 23-17 win over Kansas Illini Inquirer13:09 9-Sept-24

Three-star 2026 in-state OL Owen Fors makes return visit to Illini for Kansas win: 'The… Illini Inquirer12:02 9-Sept-24

Power Two Podcast: We are all Northern Illinois Huskies Land-Grant Holy Land11:34 9-Sept-24

Notre Dame Loses to Northern Illinois: There Are No Words... One Foot Down03:56 9-Sept-24

Illini continue push for four-star 2026 Mount Zion TE JC Anderson with unofficial visit for… Illini Inquirer01:48 9-Sept-24

PFF grades & snap counts: Illini offense vs. Kansas Illini Inquirer01:27 9-Sept-24

Western Illinois Falls to Illinois State Western Illinois University Leathernecks - Official Site23:20 8-Sept-24

Illini finish just outside AP Top 25 following upset win over Kansas Illini Inquirer19:42 8-Sept-24

Northern Illinois joins AP Top 25 after upset win over Notre Dame Chicago Sun-Times19:40 8-Sept-24

Northern Illinois ranked #25 after landmark 16-14 upset at Notre Dame Hustle Belt19:37 8-Sept-24

Illinois just outside AP Top 25 after upset win The Champaign Room19:12 8-Sept-24

Overreactions after Irish loss to Northern Illinois One Foot Down18:15 8-Sept-24

‘Routine for him’: Illinois’ receivers showed up when it mattered most The Champaign Room18:11 8-Sept-24

Analysis of Kansas Jayhawks’ upset loss at Illinois: Yep, time for some grades The Kansas City Star17:58 8-Sept-24

Northern Illinois’ win at Notre Dame brought tears of joy on a soaring Saturday The Washington Post17:49 8-Sept-24

Recruits react to Illinois' home win over Kansas InsideIndiana17:41 8-Sept-24

Three-star 2026 DL Jacob Alexander witnesses Illini upset win: 'You always got to root for the… Illini Inquirer17:08 8-Sept-24

Illinois Fighting Illini Dominate No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks to Defend Home Turf Gridiron Heroics16:30 8-Sept-24

Four-star 2026 Morgan Park DB Nasir Rankin takes in Illini win over KU: 'They've been showing… Illini Inquirer16:07 8-Sept-24

Northern Illinois' Radio Call of Upset Over Notre Dame Was Electrifying Sports Illustrated15:31 8-Sept-24

Northern Illinois, Notre Dame and the upset that ripped up the college football narratives FOX 32 Chicago14:45 8-Sept-24

“The new Scott & Scott Law Firm”: Budding stars in Illinois’ secondary The Champaign Room13:46 8-Sept-24

Snap Count Thoughts | Northern Illinois Week Irish Sports Daily13:43 8-Sept-24

‘A great moment’: Bielema on importance of Illinois’ upset win The Champaign Room13:16 8-Sept-24

5 observations from the massive Illinois football win over Kansas Writing Illini (Weblog)12:55 8-Sept-24

KU offense’s aggression rarely matched the moment in game against Illinois Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas12:02 8-Sept-24

No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | Fox College Football FOX Sports10:25 8-Sept-24

Five takeaways from Illini's win over No. 19 Kansas: A different defense, an unsung hero &… Illini Inquirer10:03 8-Sept-24

Copeland Jr.’s Career Day Not Enough in Home-Opening Loss to Southern Illinois Austin Peay Governors - Official Site09:05 8-Sept-24

Top 25 roundup: Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame Star-Telegram, Texas08:51 8-Sept-24

Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman interrogated after Northern Illinois upset 247Sports07:55 8-Sept-24

Upset of No. 19 Kansas leads to cathartic celebration for Illini, fans: 'You just can't replace … Illini Inquirer07:51 8-Sept-24

Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 856 | Illini upset No. 19 Kansas Illini Inquirer07:31 8-Sept-24

Northern Illinois football head coach tears up after massive Notre Dame upset ClutchPoints06:51 8-Sept-24

Sycamores close out season-opening road trip with 27-20 loss at Eastern Illinois Indiana State Athletics - Official Site06:16 8-Sept-24

Radio call of Northern Illinois’ upset win over Notre Dame is incredible Larry Brown Sports05:26 8-Sept-24

Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Suffers Stunning Last-MInute Loss to Northern Illinois UHND.com04:48 8-Sept-24

Illinois scores late, forces 4 turnovers in victory over No. 19 Kansas News & Observer, North Carolina04:40 8-Sept-24

Illinois rallies in the 4th quarter to beat No. 19 Kansas 23-17 FOX 32 Chicago04:34 8-Sept-24

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