Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini Fighting Illini

2nd in Big Ten
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Evan, Canty, & Michelle break down Michelle's list of NFL coaches she'd start a franchise with. Peter Schrager joins to react to Michelle's list, Jalen Carter's fine, and the rest of Week 1. The crew debates the merits of their alma mater, plus I'm Over It: Pat loves milk and trains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Illinois' home now Gies Memorial Stadium after $100M donation Illinois' home now Gies Memorial Stadium after $100M donation

After alumnus Larry Gies made a $100 million donation to Illinois' athletic department, the Fighting Illini's stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium, the school announced Tuesday.

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Oklahoma made a statement at home beating Michigan easily 24-13, while Florida stumbled in a shocking upset to USF, but the SEC wasn’t done just yet as Mississippi State upset Arizona State for a signature win for Jeff Lebby. Iowa State, Illinois, Missouri and Ole Miss came up with big wins. Is there a reason for concern with Clemson and how about the BIG point total put up by Tennessee, Florida State and Alabama. McElroy breaks it down in his Sunday morning instant reaction. Oklahoma made a statement at home beating Michigan easily 24-13, while Florida stumbled in a shocking upset to USF, but the SEC wasn’t done just yet as Mississippi State upset Arizona State for a signature win for Jeff Lebby. Iowa State, Illinois, Missouri and Ole Miss came up with big wins. Is there a reason for concern with Clemson and how about the BIG point total put up by Tennessee, Florida State and Alabama. McElroy breaks it down in his Sunday morning instant reaction.

Oklahoma made a statement at home beating Michigan easily 24-13, while Florida stumbled in a shocking upset to USF, but the SEC wasn’t done just yet as Mississippi State upset Arizona State for a signature win for Jeff Lebby. Iowa State, Illinois, Missouri and Ole Miss came up with big wins. Is there a reason for concern with Clemson and how about the BIG point total put up by Tennessee, Florida State and Alabama. McElroy breaks it down in his Sunday morning instant reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Illinois, Florida State crack top 10 of AP poll; USF at No. 18 Illinois, Florida State crack top 10 of AP poll; USF at No. 18

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2025 Team Stats

Passing Yards
263.5
38th
Rushing Yards
166.0
70th
Points For
57.5
8th
Points Against
11.0
29th