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Roger Cooper named Defensive Coordinator ahead of Homecoming matchup
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Just before Saturday’s homecoming matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 0-1), the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2, 0-1) announced that inside linebacker coach Roger Cooper would be the defensive play-caller, taking over for former defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after he left the program on Sunday afternoon. Cooper was one of several coaches who […]
How the Underwoods plan to redesign the Illinois offense post-Keaton Wagler
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois’ historically efficient offense is on track to become even more dangerous. Last season, Illinois produced one of the most efficient offenses in the history of college basketball, anchored by two elite processors in Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler. As the Illini turn the page to a new season, Brad and Tyler […]
How the Underwoods plan to redesign the Illinois offense post-Keaton Wagler
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois’ historically efficient offense is on track to become even more dangerous. Last season, Illinois produced one of the most efficient offenses in the history of college basketball, anchored by two elite processors in Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler. As the Illini turn the page to a new season, Brad and Tyler […]
Illinois Football vs. Purdue Game Discussion
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Call it a three-peat: Illini volleyball sweeps Washington
SEATTLE — The Illini battled for the sweep, taking all of the sets by only 11 combined points Friday night against Washington in Seattle. Senior setter Kenna Phelan has no doubt been a difference-maker. Phelan put up 36 assists in the match, and had a season-high 16 digs. Phelan was everywhere on the court, but […]
TCR Daily Brief: Saturday, Oct. 3
Happy Saturday! Here’s what you need to know today. 🏈 The Big Story Homecoming is here. Illinois hosts Purdue at 3:15 p.m. today in a sold-out Gies Memorial Stadium, with The Cannon Trophy on the line. The Illini are looking to bounce back from last week’s 42-19 loss at Ohio State and keep the trophy in […]
‘We’re bigger, we’re longer’: Length, athleticism fuel new-look Illinois defense
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Defense wins championships. The age-old saying may end up holding some validity for the Illinois Fighting Illini, who are fresh off a Final Four berth and chasing their first national championship in program history. Head coach Brad Underwood’s 2026-27 roster looks a lot different than it did a year ago. And that […]
Parting ways with Hauck the right move? Most agree
It’s been a handful of days since Illinois and Bobby Hauck parted ways. And for better or worse, a majority of Illini fans think it was the right move. This week we asked you exactly that question on TCR Reacts — and 82% of you said it was the wise decision for Bret Bielema’s team. […]
Illinois vs. Purdue sells out
Champaign, Ill. — This Saturday’s homecoming contest against Purdue will be sold out. This marks the seventh sellout in the Illini’s last ten home games, including the last three. With the Boilermakers coming to Champaign, the battle for the Cannon Trophy will commence once more, with Illinois looking to make it three straight years of […]
How Illinois’ Brad Underwood convinced me to be a woman in sports
My fascination with sports was never really presented to me as an option. It was almost hereditary. My siblings were seven and nine years older than me, respectively, and both played competitive travel sports. If I wasn’t sitting on the sideline of a small town boys basketball game watching my brother in my mom’s lap, […]
TCR Daily Brief: Thursday, Oct. 1
Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Illinois prepares for Purdue with a new-look defense Saturday’s Homecoming matchup with Purdue will mark the first game for Illinois’ defense since defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and the program parted ways. Bret Bielema said the Illini will have some schematic […]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
How to Watch Illinois at Purdue Game Time: 3:15 p.m. Saturday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOXSportsGO Odds: ILL -9.5, O/U 59.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) Head Coach: Bret Bielema (6th season) Last Game: Ohio State 42, Illinois 19 Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten) Head coach: Barry Odom (2nd season) Last Game: Notre […]
Purdue vs Illinois preview with Hammer and Rails | TCR Podcast
Illini Isaac is joined by Andrew Ledman of Hammer and Rails, SB Nation’s Purdue site, to break down the Boilermakers and The Cannon rivalry matchup. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx Treat Your Pup to Something Better with Chief’s Naturals! Give your dog […]
Bret Bielema is done waiting for Illinois Football to wake up
In the days following Illinois’ disappointing home loss to Duke, I read an article about how [former] Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck needed to “wake up” and get on board with Bret Bielema’s recently established winning culture. No, wait a minute — I wrote that article. And as tempting as it might be to brag about […]
TCR Daily Brief: Thursday, Oct. 1
Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story: New-look defense ready for Purdue Illinois is preparing for its first game without Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator after the two sides parted ways following the loss to Ohio State. Bret Bielema has kept the details of the defensive changes […]
Four takeaways from Illinois basketball’s fall practice video
Under a new Final Four banner in Ubben, fall practice is now underway for the Illini. Fans got their first glimpse of action ahead of the 2026-27 season with a short video posted by the Illinois Men’s Basketball social media accounts on Monday. Let’s get this out of the way: it’s early. Nobody should read […]
Illinois will look to taste sweet revenge over Wisconsin in Madison
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois loves to play the villain. But against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Illini will be out for blood. The Illini suffered two heartbreaking losses to the Badgers in overtime last season, one at home and one in the Big Ten Tournament. “Sometimes I think when we make shots, we get casual on […]
Illinois volleyball’s recent success isn’t a fluke
In the Big Ten Volleyball Preseason poll, experts had the Illini sitting at No. 10. This was no surprise, as Illinois brought in six new athletes in the offseason, boasting three transfer portal signees. A majority of the roster had to be rebuilt by the hands of head coach Chris Tamas, who enters his 10th […]
TCR Daily Brief: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Illinois’ defense enters a new era The Illini are moving forward without defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after he and Bret Bielema agreed to part ways following four games. Bielema said Hauck approached him Sunday morning and felt the situation “wasn’t […]
Illinois, Hauck part ways: ‘He felt it wasn’t working for him’
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – It’s now been over 24 hours since Illinois announced the departure of defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck. Hauck was only four games into his stint in Champaign, after spending the better part of three decades at Montana. The move came as a shock to many — and although there are many questions that […]
TCR Reacts: Parting ways with Hauck the right move?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Illinois fans and fans across the country. This week, we want to know if you think Illinois parting ways with Bobby Hauck was the right decision? Sign up here to participate in the […]
Illinois basketball kicks off fall practices
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s starting to get a little bit cooler outside, pumpkin spice is everywhere you look and the Illini are back at Ubben Basketball Complex for the start of fall practice. The Illini men’s basketball team posted a few pictures from their first day in the gym on social media, and there are […]
Illinois at Michigan State game time announced
The Illini’s second road trip of the season will be to East Lansing. Kickoff will be at 2:30 p.m. CT on October 10th, on FS1, Big Ten and TV officials announced Monday. Illinois will make its first trip to Michigan State since 2019, when it won 37-34 after mounting a massive fourth-quarter comeback. Before the […]
Predicting Week 6 Big Ten Football Game Times
The Illini will return home in Week five to host Purdue for this year’s Homecoming game. Illinois and Purdue will kick off at 3:15pm C.T. on Saturday on Big Ten Network. Every Big Ten school has to play at least one conference game on Big Ten Network and the Illini received the afternoon slot for […]
TCR Daily Brief: Monday, Sept. 28
Good morning, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Bobby Hauck is out after four games Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck is departing the program after just four games. Hauck and Bret Bielema mutually agreed Sunday that a change in leadership was in the best interest of the defense. […]
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