Illinois vs. Minnesota - November 02, 2024

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Illini Inquirer AM: Monday, Nov. 2 — ☕️ Your morning jolt of #illini news 🏈 Illini open as home underdog vs. Nebraska 🏀 Stojakovic, Ivisic healthy for opener ⏪ Big Ten rewind: USC throttles Ohio State, Oregon's Chip-py comeback 🏐 VB wins 4 straight https://t.co/gDLAOy9LoF

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How to Watch Illinois vs. Nebraska: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsLooking to be bowl eligible.

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🚨 Week 9 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📉 Buckeyes drop 9 spots 🤩 Utah in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Why another nine-win season is within reach for IllinoisCan the Illini still make school history?

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Ohio State Falls Out Of Top 10 😱The top 5 looks completely different after USC's massive win. Tap for full list 📲

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Week 9 Winners & Losers 📊🗣️ Contenders look vulnerable 💯 Three 8-0 teams left 📲 Full recap of Halloween slate

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Moczulski's walk-off keeps Illini's bowl dreams aliveIt wasn't always pretty, but Illinois (5-3, 3-2) played well enough Saturday to give itself an opportunity to walk off Maryland (2-6, 0-5). After a messy first half that featured fifth-year quarterback Katin Houser - who was playing in his first game since Oct. 10 - throwing an interception on his opening drive and a...

🚨 NO. 4 INDIANA ESCAPES UPSET

Back-to-back 60-yard FGs set up OT. Charlie Becker plays hero in wild thriller

Minnesota Drills Clutch 60-YD FG 🔥

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A 60-YARD FIELD GOAL FROM LUKE DRZEWIECKI TO TAKE THE LEAD OVER NO. 4 INDIANA! @GopherFootball (Via CBS)

Minnesota Flea Flicker TD 🙌

Trick play gets Gophers their first TD of the day 🎥

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OPEN THREAD: Gophers at #4 IndianaRow the Boat

Illinois 16-Yd TD Pass 🎯 (via @FS1)

Katin Houser finds Brayden Trimble in the end zone 🎥

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Illinois Football at Maryland Game DiscussionTalk here!

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How to Watch Illinois vs. FDU Season Opener: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsAnd here we go.

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Column | How Illini can scare away TerrapinsAfter a much-needed win at Gies Memorial Stadium, the Illini (4-3, 2-2) are back on the road to take on the Maryland Terrapins (2-5, 0-4) on Halloween. Following an overtime win over Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) and a smooth victory over Oregon (4-3, 2-2), Illinois heads into College Park, Maryland, on a two-game win streak...

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Minnesota vs. Indiana: Staff PredictionsDo not go gentle into that good night, Gophers

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College GameDay Week 9 Info 📝Location, schedule and predictions for Saturday's Minnesota-Indiana game 📲

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Maryland offers buy-one, get-two-free tickets ahead of Illinois matchupIllinois is set to take on Maryland this Saturday.

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CFB Week 9 Betting Locks 🔒Who to count on against the spread for the Big Ten matchup between Maryland and Illinois 📲

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2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 7Blake Cashman continues his beast of a season and Boye Mafe had a day against the Ravens…

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How to Watch Illinois at Maryland: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsLooking for win No. 5.

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CFB Week 9 Picks 🔮Predicting every game with more chaos looming 📲

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RoWINg to Indiana - Opponent PreviewThe Gophers won’t have to Google Curt Cignetti ahead of this matchup

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Breaking down the Gophers’ punt block vs. IowaSpecial teams were special in the battle for Floyd

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Stojakovic, Z. Ivisic out, Williams questionable for final Illini exhibitionIllinois head coach Brad Underwood gave an injury update ahead of UIC exhibition.

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The inexplicable loss is the price of parityMaking sense of the losses that don’t make sense

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Luke Drzewiecki named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the WeekSpecial teams FTW

🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Column | Player grades, notes from Illinois' win against OregonAfter a series of losses and an overtime victory, Illinois (4-3, 2-2) finally had a strong win against a Power Four opponent. The Illini took down the Oregon Ducks (4-3, 2-2) for only the second time in program history and for the first time since 1970.

🚨 Week 8 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📳 Tap to follow

Clayton wins battle of the backups; Illinois upsets Oregon at homeFirst career start, check. First win as a starter, check.

Unranked Teams Cause Chaos in Week 8 📊BYU and Texas Tech suffer losses as playoff picture gets even more blurry 📲

Minnesota upsets #14 Iowa 13-10 and brings home Floyd of Rosedale!The Gophers win Floyd of Rosedale, beating Iowa 13-10

CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Clayton wins battle of the backups, leads Illinois to victory against OregonFirst career start, check. First win as a starter, check.

Oregon Drops to 4-3 😬

Ducks lose three games in a season for first time under Dan Lanning after falling 21-10 to Illinois 🎥

Minnesota STUNS Iowa 😱

Golden Gophers drill game-winning FG to upset No. 15 Hawkeyes

Illinois 75-Yard TD 😮‍💨 (Via @BigTenNetwork)

Aidan Laughery breaks off a long score for Illini 🎥

GAME THREAD: Iowa and Minnesota for Floyd of RosedaleYour thoughts matter and here is where you can share them

Illinois Football vs. Oregon Game DiscussionTalk here!

TCR Reacts: Fans aren’t expecting much from Illinois football the rest of the wayNot looking great.

David Mirkovic on sideline back in boot during Illinois’ exhibition vs. BaylorDavid Mirkovic has suffered a setback in recovery.

Dylan Raiola set to start Saturday against the Fighting IlliniThe former Nebraska QB will be heading the Oregon offense on Saturday.

Minnesota vs. Iowa: Staff PredictionsWe’re all in Hell

How Illinois can pull off an upset against OregonAfter a week of upsets, can the Illini pull one off?

Oregon Starting Dylan RaiolaDucks turning back to QB after benching him for Brock Thomas (On3)

CFB Week 8 Picks 🔮More upsets loading? Predicting every game this weekend 📲

2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 6Between injuries and bye weeks, Week 6 was quiet for the former Gophers in the NFL. With one exception that is…

Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

TCR Reacts: Illinois’ second-half win totalHow many more wins will the Illini get?

Minnesota set for 2:30 p.m. kickoff against IndianaThe Gophers get their first crack at Curt Cignetti

How to Watch Illinois vs. Oregon: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsBig game.

🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

CFB Week 7 Winners & Losers 📊😱 Multiple top teams fall ❓ Arch, Bryce's jobs in question 📲 Full recap after Saturday

B/R CFB Top 25 After Week 7 🔢MASSIVE shakeups underway after chaotic slate. Tap for latest projections 📲

TCR Reacts: Most fans not ready for start of Michael Clayton II eraHow are you feeling about the QB situation?

Is Michael Clayton II the Illini’s next great QB?Katin Houser’s injury has given Freshman Michael Clayton II a rare opportunity.

CFP Expansion Winners & Losers🤷 Regular season meaningless? 📈 G6 teams hit jackpot? 📲 24-team playoff takeaways

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2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 5Not a great Week 5 as injures are hitting the former Gophers hard.

CFB Week 7 Picks 🔮OSU-Indiana headlines loaded weekend slate 📲

TCR Reacts: Who starts at QB for Illinois?Vote now!

Ethan Moczulski earns Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors At least the kicker is pretty good.  

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Column | 3 takeaways from Illinois' first Big Ten winThe Illini (3-3, 1-2) earned their first Big Ten victory over the Michigan State Spartans (2-4, 0-3) Saturday. Illinois managed a one-point overtime win despite a rocky second half that included losing its starting quarterback, fifth-year Katin Houser. There were plenty of highlights to go around, like freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II throwing his first...

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Perfect day earns Moczulski Player of the Week honorsFifth-year kicker Ethan Moczulski's three field goals in Illinois' (3-3, 1-2) 38-37 win over Michigan State (2-4, 0-3) Saturday earned him Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Moczulski went a perfect 6-for-6 on the day, nailing 3 extra points in addition to his field goals.

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Minnesota set for afternoon kickoff against IowaThere will be plenty of time to drink before kickoff

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

Collected Clayton leads Illini to overtime win over SpartansIllinois (3-3, 1-2) found itself in a tough spot at the start of the fourth quarter on Saturday. Following a fervent comeback by the Michigan State Spartans (2-4, 0-3), all the momentum the Illini built through a first-half 17-0 lead was gone. So too was fifth-year quarterback Katin Houser, who left the game following an...

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

Katin Houser out indefinitely with broken handFifth-year quarterback Katin Houser will be out for "a considerable amount of time" with a hand injury, according to head coach Bret Bielema after Saturday's game. Illinois' (3-3, 1-2) quarterback left the game against Michigan State (2-4, 0-3) in the third quarter after Spartan redshirt junior defensive back Devin Vaught intercepted his pass.

Purdue runs at will and crushes Minnesota 41-13It was ugly

Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

Clayton debuts, leads Illinois to win in overtime thriller against Michigan State An up and down rollercoaster leads to an Illini win

OPEN THREAD: Gophers at Purdue in prime timeTaking the win and vibes into the bye week.

Katin Houser exits game with an injuryHouser left the game on a play that resulted in a Michigan State interception.

Illinois Football at Michigan State Game DiscussionTalk here!

No. 24 Illinois swept by No. 7 WisconsinThe Illini defense couldn’t find an answer to Wisconsin’s star freshman Audrey Flanagan.

Can Illinois still make a bowl? Fans don’t think soNot feeling optimistic.

Column | 3 goals for Illini to get back on track against Spartans"We're a 2-3 football program that has lost two games, in my opinion, one-score games that could have easily gone the other direction if we just executed a little bit better in all three phases," said head coach Bret Bielema. "And bottom line, we're not." After back-to-back Big Ten losses, Illinois (2-3, 0-2) sits near...

Minnesota vs. Purdue: Staff PredictionsGopher fans know that happiness is fleeting

CFB Week 6 Betting Locks 🔒Expert picks against the spread for Purdue vs. Minnesota ➡️

Illinois, Green determined to finish close gamesIllini are emphasizing late-game consistency in hopes of bringing March Madness to Champaign.

Illinois looks to regroup amid injuries, defensive changes ahead of Michigan StateA battered and bruised Illinois squad will head to East Lansing on Saturday, looking to turn its season around.

Column | Why not us? It already wasIn the hours before Gies Memorial Stadium opened its gates to a sellout crowd that would soon suffer through a frustrating, embarrassing Illinois (2-3, 0-2) loss on Saturday, the new video board showed the final few minutes of the Minnesota-Michigan game. All 30 million pixels of the largest screen in college football broadcast the moment...

2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 4Mafe and Gibbons with big games, but the injuries are starting to stack up for the former Gophers in the NFL

CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

Cooper's communication changes give Illinois' defense a fresh look"Nobody plays fast if they aren't confident in what they're doing," said head coach Bret Bielema. "Usually your best players are guys that play with extreme confidence." New defensive play caller Roger Cooper is trying to get his guys to play with that confidence. The inside linebackers coach recently took over play-calling duties after Bobby...

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Illinois Football Looks One-Dimensional in Costly loss to PurdueIllinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. discusses the loss to Purdue, and where his unit goes from here as the Illini look ahead to the rest of their Big Ten schedule.

Illinois loses out on 2027 five-star Darius WabbingtonPremier big man chooses Hoosiers over Illini.

How to Watch Illinois at Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsNeed this one.

‘Fast and free’: Cooper looks to reinvigorate Illinois’ defenseHow much better can the Illini defense really get?

Column | 'Just one of those days:' Illinois' loss to Purdue latest link in losing chainThere are a lot of words that can describe Illinois' (2-3, 0-2) 24-17 loss to Purdue (2-3, 1-1) on Saturday. None of them are pretty, but neither was the game. "(It) just felt like one of those days where everything that you said, 'Hey, we can't do this,' it happened," said head coach Bret Bielema....

Gallery | Illinois' Homecoming loss to Purdue, in photosSkip to Content Hi! I'm Sam, and I am a senior studying journalism and gender and women's studies. I started working at Illini Media Company in Fall 2023 as a staff photographer for The Illio, and I became the Senior Photographer for both The Illio and The Daily Illini in Spring 2024.

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Purdue steals the Cannon at Illinois' HomecomingThe Cannon Trophy left Champaign as the Illini (2-3, 0-2) fell to the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3, 1-1) in their Homecoming game Saturday afternoon. Illinois started to unravel from the first quarter. Incomplete passes, a hurt player and a missed field goal attempt all contributed to a scoreless first 15 minutes.

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

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Missed opportunities lead to deflating Illinois loss to Purdue Purdue claim the Cannon trophy in 24-17 win during Illinois homecoming.  

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

Michigan Loses 2 In a Row 😬

Minnesota hangs on for 20-14 win as Bryce Underwood throws 2 INT's

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Illinois Football vs. Purdue Game DiscussionTalk here!

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Gophers beat Michigan 20-14 and take home the Little Brown JugGophers win the Jug!

CFB Coach Drops Epic Quote 🍿Minnesota's P.J. Fleck has his priorities in order 🎥

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‘We’re bigger, we’re longer’: Length, athleticism fuel new-look Illinois defenseHow the 2026-27 Illini will look defensively.

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Column | 3 predictions for Illinois vs. PurdueAfter a loss to open Big Ten play, Illinois (2-2, 0-1) parted ways with its defensive coordinator, Bobby Hauck. The Illini have a big test Saturday against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 0-1) and a lot to prove. The defense is the obvious candidate for scrutiny. The Illini are No.

Illinois vs. Purdue sells outIt will be a packed house on Saturday.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsUp for the cannon.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

Three keys to the Gophers securing Little Brown Jug and how to watchHow to watch the Gophers vs Michigan and 3 keys to a Minnesota win

Starting center Ashton Beers out for the seasonThe Gophers cannot afford any more injuries on the offensive line

2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 3It was a quiet Week 3 for former Gophers with Blake Cashman once again leading the way.

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

RoWINg to Michigan - Opponent PreviewA stout defense stands between the Gophers and the Little Brown Jug

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

Bielema speaks on Hauck's departure, declines to name new play caller"I just don't know (that) our identity was really there," said head coach Bret Bielema. Former defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck spoke with Bielema Sunday to discuss his role. They came to a mutual agreement that Hauck would step down as the defensive coordinator for Illinois. "His final comment to me ...

Column | What positions outperformed in Illinois' loss to Ohio StateIn football, like any sport, there are winners and losers. While the Illini (2-2, 0-1) ultimately lost to the then-No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0), certain players and positions stood out for its individual performances. While some players for Illinois did all they could to potentially push the Illini closer in contention to the...

Illinois, Hauck part ways: ‘He felt it wasn’t working for him’Bobby Hauck and Illinois parted ways just four games into the season.

Two Gophers earn Big Ten Player of the Week honorsTwo key performances recognized by the Big Ten

Column | Notebook from Illinois' conference-opening defeatScore vs. stats While Illinois (2-2, 0-1) lost handily to No. 5 Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) 42-19, the stats told a different story. The Illini racked up 462 yards of offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play, not far behind the Buckeyes 518 yards and 7.6 yards per play.

Minnesota set for 7 p.m. kickoff against PurdueThe Gophers will play under the lights in West Lafayette

Illinois at Michigan State game time announcedBret Bielema will head to Michigan State for the first time as Illinois Head Coach.

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

Bobby Hauck departs Illinois program after four gamesHe’s gone.

Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after 4 gamesAccording to a press release from Illinois (2-2, 0-1), defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and the program have parted ways after just four games. Hauck, a longtime head coach at Montana, was hired this offseason to implement a new 3-3-5 defensive scheme. "Coach Hauck reached out to me early this morning and asked to meet ahead...

Illinois Makes Change at DC

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Illinois makes a defensive coordinator change:

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

CFB HC's Bloody Celebration🩸Minnesota's P.J. Fleck feeling all the intensity after win 🎥

Gophers beat Washington 27-24A road win for the Gophers

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

Unmade plays haunt Illini in Big Ten opener against BuckeyesIllinois (2-2, 0-1) walked away from Ohio Stadium following its 42-19 loss to Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) with few highlights. The offense collected 462 yards - including nearly 200 on the ground. Junior punter Lars Rau and fifth-year kicker Ethan Moczulski impressed on special teams. Even the much-maligned defense showed faint flashes of promise at...

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Jeremiah Felt Bad for DB 🤷‍♂️OSU star was literally laughing after 72-yard TD

Defensive woes continue as No. 7 Ohio State stomps Illinois Smith shines as the Buckeyes claim the Illibuck in 42-19 victory. 

Illinois Football at Ohio State Game DiscussionTalk here!

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ILLINOIS RESPONDS ‼️ Jordan Anderson takes it 22 yards to the house for @IlliniFootball

Jeremiah 72-Yd House Call 💨

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The way this one's started, Jeremiah Smith might break some more records today 🔥 The @OhioStateFB WR's 72-yard score gives him two 1Q TDs Watch on FOX

The Big Ten’s money gap: Comparing Illinois and Ohio State footballIllinois will visit Ohio State, a program with a lot more money than the Illini.

TCR Reacts: Collin Dixon will be HOW GOOD this year??How many TD grabs for the star wideout?