Illinois Fighting Illini News

Harnish leads N. Illinois past Kent St., 42-14

Chicago Tribune — Chandler Harnish threw two touchdowns passes and ran for two more scores as Northern Illinois took a 42-14 Mid-American Conference victory over Kent State on Tuesday night.
Illinois Fighting Illini5 hours ago

Northern Illinois football trying to build confidence Matchup: NIU-Kent State

Chicago Tribune — The schedule says Northern Illinois will play Kent State on Tuesday night. What it doesn't say is that the Huskies also will be battling themselves.
Illinois Fighting Illini1 day ago

Illinois defeats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on strength of sophomore Mike Davis' performance

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Strong showing improves sophomore's chances as a starting forward.
Illinois Fighting Illini2 days ago

Davis' double-double helps Illini start 2-0 Photos

Chicago Tribune — Mike Davis scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, both career highs, to lead Illinois past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 72-53 Sunday.
Illinois Fighting Illini2 days ago

Zook worried about Illini winning, not a bowl

Chicago Tribune — With Saturday's finale at Northwestern looming, Illinois is down to trying to retain some hope and get some help in its effort to make a bowl game.
Illinois Fighting Illini2 days ago

Illinois wins 72-53 over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Mike Davis scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, both career highs, to lead Illinois past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 72-53 Sunday.... Illinois (2-0) built its lead through stingy defense, putting together a 15-0 run as the Islanders (1-1) endured a 10-minute first-half scoring drought.... Trent Meacham added 14 for the Illini. Kevin Palmer and Filip Toncinic paced the Islanders with 10 points apiece.... The Islanders trailed 28-12 at intermission....
Illinois Fighting Illini2 days ago

Today's Matchup: Illini-Texas A&M-Corps Christi

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Today's Illini game • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Illinois, 4:30 p.m. • The Islanders, who won their season opener, will visit Assembly Hall with six Chicago area players. The game is technically part of the South Padre Island Invitational.
Illinois Fighting Illini3 days ago

Big Ten Roundup: Penn State romps, has Rose Bowl in sight

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Derrick Williams ran for one score and caught a touchdown pass, Daryll Clark threw for 240 yards and two scores and Penn State defense held Indiana to six first downs in the Nittany Lions' 34-7 victory Saturday afternoon.
Illinois Fighting Illini3 days ago

Illinois fails to find offensive spark with Eddie McGee at quarterback

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — For the first time this season, Illinois quarterback Juice Williams was pulled Saturday in favor of backup Eddie McGee, but coach Ron Zook said he was simply trying to spark the offense.
Illinois Fighting Illini3 days ago

Illinois loses 30-20 to Ohio State, sees its bowl hopes diminish

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Ohio State capitalizes on errors, diminishes Illinois' chances of playing in the postseason.
Illinois Fighting Illini3 days ago

OSU puts Illini in their place Illini 2-minute drill

Chicago Tribune — Pryor makes it clear as possible who's on top Terrelle Pryor beat Illinois with his legs and then rubbed it in with his mouth.
Illinois Fighting Illini3 days ago

Buckeyes benefit from Illini mistakes

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Beanie Wells ran for 143 yards and a touchdown and Terrelle Pryor added another 110 yards Saturday in No. 10 Ohio State's 30-20 win over Illinois.
Illinois Fighting Illini3 days ago

Want to see Illinois Fighting Illini News sorted by newspapers?

Try ourGrid View

What is SportsOverdose?

SportsOverdose gathers links to every headline and rumor happening in sports right now, drawing on local newspapers, sportswriters, and fan bloggers.

Illinois Sportswriter Blogs »

Local beat writers blog about the teams they cover.

View Illinois Sportswriter Blogs »

Need fantasy football help? Go to SportsOverdose Fantasy Football 2008 for the best free advice on the web.

Latest Photos »

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's John Edmison, center, shoots ag... (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
AP Photo/Andy Manis

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's John Edmison, center, shoots against Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes (3) and Joe Krabbenhoft during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008, in Madison, Wis.»Yahoo! Sports

Illinois Fighting Illini
Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil, behind, along with Joe Krabbenhoft ... (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
AP Photo/Andy Manis

Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil, behind, along with Joe Krabbenhoft (45) keep a rebound away from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Nikola Bundalo during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008, in Madison, Wis.»Yahoo! Sports

Illinois Fighting Illini
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Aamir McCleary, top left, and D... (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
AP Photo/Andy Manis

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Aamir McCleary, top left, and Denykco Bowles keep a loose ball away from Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008, in Madison, Wis.»Yahoo! Sports

Illinois Fighting Illini
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Aaron Garriott, center, passes ... (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
AP Photo/Andy Manis

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Aaron Garriott, center, passes against Wisconsin's Marcus Landry, left, and Joe Krabbenhoft during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008, in Madison, Wis.»Yahoo! Sports

Illinois Fighting Illini
View more photos »