Neil Milbert

If Illinois football fans are looking for reasons to stay positive about next season in the wake of the team's fourth straight finish at the bottom of the Big Ten,...

There were a few plays that belong on Illinois' 2006 highlights film. There were a few others that are candidates for the football follies. "I [had] never been involved with...

During the course of the season Illinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley has designed plays to accentuate the running ability of freshman quarterback Juice Williams. However, on passing plays Locksley wants...

Although Illinois' 2-9 overall record is the worst in the Big Ten, its statistics in league games are better than those of Michigan State and Northwestern, who also have 1-6...

"This will probably be our toughest game of the year," Illinois coach Ron Zook said, looking ahead to Saturday's trip to Northwestern. "It's going to be a game of will...

Illinois has a turnover margin of minus-1.27, which ranks 116th of 119 Division I-A teams. In their 42-31 loss to Purdue, the Illini lost the ball on four of their...

Illinois sophomore guard Jamar Smith will have a lot of chances to work on his shooting the next two weeks. Monday night's home game with Austin Peay State is the...

Illinois coach Ron Zook doesn't think fingers should be pointed at freshman quarterback Juice Williams after an 8-for-29 passing performance, an interception and two fumbles in Saturday's 42-31 loss to...

Senior Tim Brasic needs 19 rushing yards in the final two games to break Fred Custardo's career rushing record for an Illinois quarterback set in 1963-65. After being replaced by...

Look for freshman Jared Bosch to do more rugby-style punting for Illinois after making an impressive debut last week against Ohio State. The freshman from Mahomet Seymour had four kicks...