GAVIN GOOD
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24

By Gavin Good Nov. 12, 2022 04:33 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Aidan O’Connell and Purdue made a muddled mess of the Big Ten

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Purdue visits No. 21 Illinois in key Big Ten West matchup

By Gavin Good Nov. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST
About 11 months after transferring from Syracuse, quarterback Tommy DeVito has helped

Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower, left, is upended by Michigan State linebacker Aaron Brule during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15

By Gavin Good Nov. 05, 2022 07:49 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State

By Gavin Good Nov. 03, 2022 03:56 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has been the surprise of the year in the Big Ten

Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Brown's 180 yards, defense carry No. 24 Illini past Gophers

By Gavin Good Oct. 15, 2022 03:51 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown just keeps impressing Illinois coach Bret Bielema.

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
No. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt

By Gavin Good Oct. 13, 2022 12:18 PM EDT
Bret Bielema has become something of a streak-snapper since taking the helm at

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is hugged by friends after his team's 9-6 win over Iowa after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bielema boost: No. 24 Illini ahead of schedule in year two

By Gavin Good Oct. 12, 2022 09:19 PM EDT
Bret Bielema suddenly has No. 24 Illinois looking like a Big Ten West contender in

Illinois place kicker Fabrizio Pinton kicks the go ahead field goal off the hold of Hugh Robertson as Iowa defensive back Riley Moss watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 9-6. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Backup kicker's field goal lifts Illini to 9-6 win over Iowa

By Gavin Good Oct. 08, 2022 11:24 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Backup, walk-on kicker Fabrizio Pinton hit a 36-yard field

Illinois defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) intercepts a pass intended for Chattanooga wide receiver Tyron Arnett in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois routs Chattanooga 31-0 for best start since 2015

By Gavin Good Sep. 22, 2022 11:54 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown became the first Illinois running back to rush for

Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey (2) sings the school's alma mater with teammates Griffin Moore (43) and James Kreutz after an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois defense locks down Virginia for 24-3 victory

By Gavin Good Sep. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown rushed for 146 yards on 20 carries, Tommy DeVito

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito is hugged by a teammate after their win over Wyoming in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Brown, DeVito lead Illinois past Wyoming 38-6 in opener

By Gavin Good Aug. 27, 2022 07:57 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown scored three touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards