Neil Milbert

After studying the Illinois game films, Penn State coach Joe Paterno has favorable reviews for freshman quarterback Juice Williams. "He has done an outstanding job," Paterno said. "He is probably...

Illinois coach Ron Zook is thinking about accelerating the tempo on offense. "When we go at a little faster tempo we seem to be a little more successful," he explained....

Penn State coach Joe Paterno said Tuesday that he gets "nervous" when he looks at the Illinois game films. "Young kids some days aren't so great and some days they're...

Although some fans in Memorial Stadium thought the whistle blew the play dead before receiver Kyle Hudson fumbled to set up Ohio's game-winning field goal Saturday, coach Ron Zook isn't...

Illinois sophomore Rashard Mendenhall gained a career-high 94 yards on seven carries in Saturday night's 20-17 loss to Ohio. But for coach Ron Zook, the bottom line was Mendenhall's third-quarter...

After what happened when kickoffs landed in the hands of Indiana's Marcus Thigpen last week (197 yards, 1 touchdown), it would behoove Illinois to keep the ball away from Ohio...

A group of Illinois faculty members is sending letters to prospective athletic recruits suggesting they "think twice about whether the university is a good environment" because of "the use of...

Brad Bower, who started four games for Illinois as a freshman in 2004, is returning to Champaign as Ohio University's backup quarterback. The former Hinsdale Central star has played in...

If coach Ron Zook had his way, Illinois would be taking Saturday off rather than playing Ohio. "I'm not opposed to the 12th game, but I still think it's important...

Led by Pierre Thomas, who gained 126 yards on 22 carries, Illinois rushed for more than 200 yards for the second consecutive game and the third time this season in...