Oct. 31—Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's 11 a.m. Saturday road game against the Terrapins at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., as Bret Bielema and Co. try to move closer to bowl eligibility: Three major storylines Linebacker rotation tightening up Illinois' rotation at linebacker has fluctuated throughout the season. A season-ending foot injury to sophomore Grant Beerman in last ...

How to watch, predictions, odds and what to know about Illinois Fighting Illini game against Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

Oct. 24—CHAMPAIGN — Collin Dixon happily admits it. He enjoys proving people wrong. His teammates must, too. Illinois entered Saturday's game against Oregon as 10-point underdogs at Gies Memorial Stadium. Dixon, the team's star receiver, scored the game-clinching touchdown in Illinois' 21-10 victory. So much for the experts. "It's awesome," Dixon said. "You go out there, and it's Oregon. ...

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