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Sunday Scaries: Illini finish 4th in Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois took its talents to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship. A fantastic performance Saturday combined with a mediocre showing on Sunday led the Illini to a fourth-place finish. The team finished the weekend 27 over par after a 16 over par…
Penalty kicks pave Michigan’s path past Illinois
The air at Demirjian Park carried the heavy, humid heat of a mid-September afternoon as 479 fans filed into the stands. On paper, Illinois entered Sunday’s Big Ten clash with clear momentum, holding a 3-0-4 record while sitting tied for No. 9 in the conference standings. Michigan…
The week in news: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk; Dylan Blaha faces federal recognition withdrawal
On campus: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk The University’s chapter of Turning Point USA hosted a vigil Thursday for the anniversary of the death of late TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. Roughly 40 people attended the event, which began with viewing a two-hour nationally…
Opinion | 25 years later, Muslim Americans are still being questioned
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is attending the memorial. Past New York City mayors have historically made it a non-negotiable priority to attend a memorial honoring the countless lives lost at ground zero, including many prominent…
Illinois opens Big Ten play with draw against No. 14 Wisconsin
Illinois (3-0-4) opened its Big Ten season with a 0-0 draw against No. 14 Wisconsin (4-1-2) Thursday at Demirjian Park, combining an aggressive first-half attack with resilient defensive performances. The Illini controlled stretches of the opening half offensively, creating…
‘It’s one of the tightest golf courses in the world’: Illini look for success at Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois will head to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship, looking to get its heavily anticipated season off on a hot start. The Illini finished second in the Big Ten championship last year, getting slightly edged out by UCLA Bruins in the final…
Déjà Blue: Illinois, Duke face off for second-straight season
Just over a year ago, Illinois (1-0) took down Duke (1-0) in dominant fashion. A one-point game at halftime turned into a 45-19 blowout fueled by a strong passing attack and an abundance of defensive takeaways. Now, the two teams have weathered the offseason storm, adding and…
Illinois’ linebackers stay prepared no matter what
With so much talk going on about Illinois’ (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind…
Column | Ohtani Vs. PCA: MVP battle continues
**This is being written on Sept. 7 and will not reflect any statistics or news resulting from matchups that occurred afterwards.** The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is quickly approaching its end on Sept. 27. While the 30 teams wrap up their classic 162-game…
Stalemate or breakthrough?: Illini defense faces ultimate test against Wisconsin
When looking at the historical records between Illinois (3-0-3) and No. 14 Wisconsin (4-1-1), it seems clear that Wisconsin might have the advantage. The record stands at 11-13-7, with the most recent meeting in 2024 ending as a 2-2 tie. But by shifting away from those records,…