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Fighting Illini Secure Season-Opening Win Over UAB
The Illini prevailed in their season opener for the sixth straight season while extending their nonconference winning streak to 10 games.
Brit Miller to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. UAB
Miller was a standout linebacker for the Fighting Illini from 2005-08 and 2008 team captain.
Women's Basketball Lower Bowl Reserved Seat Season Tickets Sold Out
Illinois women's basketball has now sold out of lower bowl reserved season tickets in back-to-back seasons.
Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Games Set for Illini
The first games of Illinois' 2026-27 schedule have been revealed.
Illinois Athletics Extending Partnership with Nike
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) will continue its three-decade partnership with Nike, agreeing to a 7-year contract extension with the industry leader in footwear, apparel, and sports equipment manufacturing. The contract is pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its September meeting.
Thursday Night Football Parking Advisory
With the Illinois football team set to host UAB on Thursday night, several updates to parking and tailgating are noted.
Illinois Travels to #22 Tennessee for Allstate Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week
The Illini will take on Tennessee on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
Limited Tickets Remain for Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Gala
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will host the 2026 Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and 10th-Anniversary Gala, presented by the University of Illinois Foundation, on Friday, Sept. 11. Some of the greatest names in Fighting Illini Athletics are expected to be in attendance on the floor of State Farm Center for the evening's festivities.
23 Former Illini on Active NFL Rosters, 32 with Organizations Ahead of 2026 Season
23 Illini are on active rosters. Four Illini appear on the PUP and IR lists, two each, respectively, and five more were added to Practice Squads ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL season.
25 Former Illini Make NFL Rosters
21 Illini on active rosters ahead of the season.
Illinois Announces Community Impact Partnership with Busey Bank, Carle Health and Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation
Student-athlete partnership will support community health, engagement and economic vitality across Illinois.
Fighting Illini Secure Sunday Sweep Over Syracuse
Fighting Illini Secure Sunday Sweep Over Syracuse
Illinois Falls to Cincinnati in Season-Opening Five-Set Thriller
The Illini return to action on Sunday at 12 p.m. CT against Syracuse.
Illinois Athletics to Host 9/11 Memorial Climb at Gies Memorial Stadium
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois Athletics will host a 9/11 Memorial Climb at Gies Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 11, 2026, commemorating 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks and honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the enduring spirit of service and sacrifice.
Illinois to Host UAB in 2026 Season Opener at Gies Memorial Stadium
Illinois opens its 137th season of football on Thursday.
Illini Open 2026 Regular Season With Home Matches Vs. Cincinnati, Syracuse
The Illini will battle the Bearcats on Friday at 7 p.m. CT and take on the Orange on Sunday at 12 p.m. CT.
Illinois Athletics and Caterpillar Deepen Shared Roots with a Sponsorship
Illinois Athletics has announced a sponsorship with Caterpillar Inc., the global leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Through a multi-year agreement facilitated by Learfield, the two iconic Illinois brands will come together every game day, with the Caterpillar logo prominently displayed on the 25-yard lines of Zuppke Field in Gies Memorial Stadium.
Houser Named to Manning Award Watch List
Houser is one of 40 returning QBs on the preseason watch list.
Madison Rayam Named Illinois Director of Recruiting & Transition Coordinator
Rayam previously served as an Associate Director of Academic Services and worked directly with the Illini football team from 2023-25.
10 Days to Game Day: 10 Enhancements at Gies Memorial Stadium
With the Fighting Illini football season only 10 days away, here are 10 game day enhancements fans can expect around Gies Memorial Stadium during the season.
Illinois Volleyball Releases 2026 Promotional Schedule
The Illini will host 13 matches
Bailey Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
Bailey among 91 players in consideration for College Defensive Player of the Year.
Illinois Unveils Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Illinois has unveiled its completed 2026-27 non-conference schedule, highlighted by five games against high-major opponents and totaling six contests against reigning NCAA Tournament teams.
Illini Complete Comeback to Defeat Bearcats, 2-1
Ornberg buried the game winner in the 86th minute to give Illinois its first win of 2026.
Watch: Production Day
A behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 Fighting Illini football production day that will bring the largest video board in college football to life at Gies Memorial Stadium.
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