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Illinois quarterback Katin Houser looks to pass against Ohio State on Sept. 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jay LaPrete/AP)

Illinois suffers ’embarrassing’ loss to Purdue, which snaps 19-game Big Ten skid with 24-17 win in Champaign

October 3, 2026 at 9:41 p.m.

Freshman Jacobo Echeverria Lozano kicked three field goals and Antonio Harris scored a late touchdown on a 1-yard run, helping Purdue defeat Illinois 24-17 on Saturday in the Big Ten.

Illinois receiver Collin Dixon (17) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown reception against UAB on Sept. 3, 2026, in Champaign. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Collin Dixon catches 2 more TD passes — bringing his season total to 7 — in Illinois’ 48-10 rout of SIU

September 19, 2026 at 8:18 p.m.

Katin Houser threw two second-quarter touchdown passes to Collin Dixon to lead Illinois past Southern Illinois 48-10 on Saturday in Champaign.

Illinois quarterback Katin Houser scores on a 6-yard run against UAB in the fourth quarter Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Champaign. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score, leading Illinois to a season-opening 42-23 win over UAB

September 4, 2026 at 12:09 a.m.

Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in his Illinois debut, leading the Illini to a 42-23 win Thursday night in their season opener.

Illinois guard AJ Redd celebrates after scoring in the second half against Oregon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

No. 11 Illinois routs Oregon 80-54 to close in on a triple bye in the Big Ten Tournament

March 3, 2026 at 11:02 p.m.

It was senior night for Illinois, and walk-on AJ Redd, a former team manager, got to play the final 3:27 in the rout and scored the Illini's last five points.

Illinois’ David Mirković catches a pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

David Mirković scores 25 points and Kylan Boswell returns as No. 8 Illinois beats Indiana 71-51

February 15, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

David Mirković had 25 points and seven boards as No. 8 Illinois rebounded from back-to-back overtime losses with a 71-51 victory over Indiana on Sunday.

Illinois' Tomislav Ivišić and Northwestern's Tre Singleton reach for a loose ball during the first half Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Champaign. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

No. 5 Illinois holds Nick Martinelli to 4 points in an 84-44 rout of Northwestern, its 12th straight win

February 4, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Andrej Stojaković scored 17 points and No. 5 Illinois made 17 3-pointers in an 84-44 win over Northwestern.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler, left, and Washington's Bryson Tucker, right, fight for a loose ball during the first half Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Champaign. (Craig Pessman/AP)

No. 9 Illinois wins its 10th straight, riding Keaton Wagler’s 22 points to a 75-66 victory over Washington

January 30, 2026 at 12:08 a.m.

Keaton Wagler had 22 points and eight assists and No. 9 Illinois extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 75-66 victory over Washington on Thursday night.

Illinois' Andrej Stojaković shoots between Maryland's Elijah Saunders (13) and Isaiah Watts during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Champaign. (Craig Pessman/AP)

Andrej Stojaković’s season-high 30 points lead No. 11 Illinois past Maryland 89-70 for 8th straight win

January 21, 2026 at 9:08 p.m.

Andrej Stojaković scored a season-high 30 points and added nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 89-70 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night.

Illinois' Zvonimir Ivišić dunks during the first half against Minnesota on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Champaign. (Craig Pessman/AP)

Zvonimir Ivišić and Keaton Wagler fuel No. 13 Illinois to 77-67 win over Minnesota for 7th straight victory

January 17, 2026 at 3:26 p.m.

Zvonimir Ivišić had 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler added 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler controls the ball during the first half against Rutgers on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Champaign. (Craig Pessman/AP)

No. 16 Illinois rides 20-0 run to end 1st half to 81-55 rout of Rutgers for 4th straight victory

January 8, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

Keaton Wagler scored 17 points and Tomislav Ivišić added 14 to lead No. 16 Illinois to an 81-55 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night.

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