The Illini thrashed the Leathernecks 52-3, but we still learned a few things about the squad. Here's what piqued our interest:

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois is off and rolling in a season with expectations that are through the roof, at least by Illini standards. A 52-3 blowout of Western Illinois came on cue for a No. 12-ranked team that was favored by 45 points coming in.

The Illinois football program opens the 2025 season on Friday night under the lights against Western Illinois. While this game might have been a nail-biter in t

With the Illini football season nearly underway, Illinois on SI will have a thought for every number of days until Western Illinois, each day this week

Western Illinois University hosts its annual Family Day BBQ Sept. 13 with food, music, vendors and a Leathernecks football game.

The first game of the season for the Illinois football program is on Friday, and the opponent is Western Illinois. The FCS does house some good programs, but I