Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

Based on historical KenPom measures, the Illini are one of the nine likeliest teams to hoist the national championship trophy ...

The Illini football head coach appreciated Raftery's memorable line on Jakucionis' go-ahead triple against Purdue ...