Player grades, notes from No. 16 Illinois’ gritty win at The Palestra over Penn State By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 5, 2026
What Illinois needed to do, what it did against No. 24 Michigan State By Brie Dirl and Laura Mendes • Jan 4, 2026
Illinois lands pair of defenders from transfer portal By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Jan 4, 2026
Winning ugly: No. 20 Illinois survives foul trouble to defeat Penn State at The Palestra By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 4, 2026
No. 20 Illinois opens 2026 against Penn State at The Palestra in Philadelphia By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 3, 2026
Illinois upsets undefeated No. 7 Maryland in New Year’s Day thriller By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Jan 2, 2026
Former Illini basketball sharpshooter Luke Goode engaged to Illinois volleyball star Kayla Burbage By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 1, 2026
Illinois walks off Tennessee to win Music City Bowl By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 30, 2025
What Illinois, Tennessee lose with Music City Bowl opt-outs By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Dec 29, 2025
