Wisconsin looks to make statement against Illinois on the road
Written by Garin Turner For the second week in a row, the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers (7-0, 4-0 BIG) are on the outside looking in for the College Playoffs as they travel to Champaign to take on the Fighting Illini (2-5, 0-4 BIG). On paper this seems like a mismatch but the Badgers have […]
Fighting Illini Season Preview
Written by Garin Turner Photo Credit: Trevor Mahlmann On Saturday, The Fighting Illini take the field in Lovie Smith’s second year as the head coach. On the other side of the field will be The Ball State Cardinals. The game is at 11am central time and can be seen on the Big Ten Network or […]
The Purdue Boilermakers on the Road to Take on the Fighting Illini of Illinois
Written By: Sherlenia Mitchell The Purdue Boilermakers head to Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday to face the Fighting Illini of Illinois in a matchup that will give one team their first win in the West Division of the Big Ten Conference as well as the all-important Cannon Trophy. Both teams come off disappointing losses […]
Illinois set to face high powered UNC offense
Written by Manuel DeLeon (Photo Credit: Adrian Beecher / The SkyBoat) After laying waste to Murray State 52-3, the Fighting Illini of Illinois (1-0) looks to improve on their opening day win Saturday when North Carolina (0-1) rolls into town. Illinois’ proved to be a balanced attack on offense amassing 287 yards rushing along with […]