Illinois that respect. To get that respect, however, they had to learn how to respect one opponent that had their number.

After suffering three consecutive defeats for the first time as a head coach Saturday, David Braun sported a stern expression as he stepped into the Chicago Cubs media room for his final postgame ...

Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns, including one on career-long 64-yard run early in the second half, and No. 22 ...

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ryan Meed (34) holds the “Land of Lincoln” trophy ...

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The Fighting Illini beat the Wildcats 38-28 Saturday at the friendly confines while many fans and holiday-season revelers across Chicago dealt with plummeting temperatures.

Check out the top video highlights from the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern football game plus live updates and ...

Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's Land of Lincoln Trophy-securing victory against the Wildcats ...

Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 23 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories.

Taking Interstate 57 most of the way, Gibson City is 123 miles south of Wrigley Field. On Saturday, Aidan Laughery, one of ...

No. 23 Illinois defeated its in-state rival Northwestern at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field on Saturday.

Here are some takeaways from the Battle for the Hat, as Illinois and Northwestern played for the Land of Lincoln Trophy at ...