CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois football has another opening on its staff. Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen is heading back to the NFL after just one season with the Illini, signed by the New York Giants on Wednesday. Bullen will also coach OLBs with the Giants, returning to pro ball, where he spent the more than […]
WCIA — Illinois men’s basketball is up four spots in the updated Associated Press Top 25 Poll to No. 10 in the country, a spot it’s held twice already this season. No change in the top three between UConn, Purdue, and North Carolina. With Wisconsin’s two losses, the Badgers fall to No. 11 to make […]
WCIA — Illinois wide receivers coach George McDonald is leaving his alma mater for Ole Miss. McDonald has been with the Illini for the past three seasons, one of head coach Bret Bielema’s original hires in Champaign. McDonald will also coach receivers for the Rebels, along with taking over passing game coordinator duties. “As an […]
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — A 20-4 second quarter gave the Illinois women’s basketball team plenty of fuel to pull off a big upset over No. 12 Ohio State but the Buckeyes used a big run of their own to net a come from behind 67-59 win at State Farm Center Thursday night. OSU outscored Illinois 25-14 […]
WCIA — After wins over Michigan and Rutgers in the past week, Illinois basketball climbed four spots in the updated Associated Press Top 25 Poll to No. 10. The Scarlet Knights made it close at times against the Illini on Sunday, but Illinois was still able to grab the 25 point win. That improves the […]