Saturday saw Memorial Stadium, at the University of Illinois, with an atmosphere much more electric than usual. It's extremely rare to see the stadium as full (and as orange) as it was for an 11 am kickoff. Of course, this is what happens when the Illinois Fighting Illini are ranked #17 in the nation, and playing the nation's #1 team, who also happen to be the reigning … [Read more...] about Illini Football Gets Harsh Reality Check Against #1 Ohio State
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#1 Ohio St. Buckeyes at #17 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview, Prediction, TV Info
The #1 Ohio State Buckeyes and #17 Illinois Fighting Illini will be getting together at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, for the first time since 2017. OSU has won every game in this series since 2007, a monumental chapter in Illini football history which marked the last time that Illinois beat a team ranked #1. Illinois is 3-13 all-time against #1-ranked teams, also winning … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio St. Buckeyes at #17 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview, Prediction, TV Info
Griffin Wilde Establishes Himself as 2025 Northwestern Focal Point
We're halfway through the season, and Northwestern Wildcats football has found their focal point. You could call him their talisman even- wide receiver and transfer portal pickup Griffin Wilde. In the preseason, it had been thought that the high impact transfer was set to be quarterback Preston Stone. However, the former SMU signal caller has had a pretty rough start to the … [Read more...] about Griffin Wilde Establishes Himself as 2025 Northwestern Focal Point
College Football Lines: Early Season Surprises and Standout Teams
Picture Credit Every college football season brings surprises. Teams rise quicker than analysts expect, and early results often shake up rankings and betting markets. In 2025, a few programs have turned preseason doubts into dominance, while one powerhouse looks every bit the contender it was built to be. … [Read more...] about College Football Lines: Early Season Surprises and Standout Teams
Dante Moore on How Dillon Gabriel Inspired, Motivated Him
Oregon Ducks QB1 Dante Moore is getting himself on the NFL Draft radar, by putting up some big numbers so far this season. He led his team to a conference season opening 34-14 win at Northwestern on Saturday, in a game where he was not as statistically impressive as in the first two, but effective and efficient nonetheless. Moore spent last season learning from Dillon Gabriel, … [Read more...] about Dante Moore on How Dillon Gabriel Inspired, Motivated Him
Dan Lanning Makes Powerful Message on Gun Violence Epidemic
Oregon Ducks Head Coach Dan Lanning was asked to speak on the events of this past week, following his team's 34-14 win at Northwestern. Lanning addressed two of the worst crises in America: the gun violence epidemic and sociopolitical division. On the issue of our very lax gun laws he responded: "one side says it's mental health, one side says it's guns. It's both...it … [Read more...] about Dan Lanning Makes Powerful Message on Gun Violence Epidemic
#4 Oregon Ducks at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
The FOX Big Noon Kickoff show is coming to Evanston! Yes, the #4 Oregon Ducks will visit the Northwestern Wildcats, and FOX's answer to ESPN College Gameday, which a lot of people like to call "Big NUDE Kickoff" will be there. It will be Ducks on the lake at Northwestern's temporary lakeside venue, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. So why did Big Noon (or Nude) … [Read more...] about #4 Oregon Ducks at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
Johnny McEntee’s February Breakthrough: How a UConn QB’s Viral Trick Shot Video Accidentally Launched a Political Career
February 2011 became the moment that accidentally launched one of the most unlikely career trajectories in modern politics – from a backup quarterback to the most powerful unelected official in the Trump White House. It all started with a basketball player, a Flip camera, and a Saturday afternoon with nothing to do. … [Read more...] about Johnny McEntee’s February Breakthrough: How a UConn QB’s Viral Trick Shot Video Accidentally Launched a Political Career
#12 Illini Football vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Game Preview
It is the most anticipated Illinois Fighting Illini football season in a generation, and it begins Friday, at home, against FCS opponent Western Illinois. The wait is finally nearing an end! Last year, this Illini football team doubled their win total (from 5 in 2023 to 10 in 2024) from over the previous season. So how did they do it? … [Read more...] about #12 Illini Football vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Game Preview
#12 Illini Almost Absent in ESPN College Football Playoff Predictions
The Illinois Fighting Illini are ranked #12 in both the AP and USA Today preseason polls. There are 12 slots in the 2025 College Football Playoff. Thus, it's not a reach, stretch or hot take to predict the Illini to make the CFP this season. Tell that to ESPN, who released their playoff pundit prediction panel yesterday, and Illinois was barely represented. … [Read more...] about #12 Illini Almost Absent in ESPN College Football Playoff Predictions