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Search ArticlesIllinois Secures Third Consecutive Ranked Win, Sweeps #22 Washington Away from Home
University of Illinois University of Illinois 11-3,3-0Big Ten Washington 11-1,2-1Big Ten Illinois 25 25 25 3 Washington 22 22 20 0 Illinois Secures Third Consecutive Ranked Win, Sweeps #22 Washington Away from Home October 3, 2026 | Volleyball SEATTLE – Illinois continued its winning ways with its third straight ranked victory, sweeping #22 Washington on the road on Friday night in Seattle.
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Rocky Harvey to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. Purdue
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Former Illini running back Rocky Harvey will serve as the Fighting Illini's honorary captain for Saturday's game against Purdue at Gies Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Harvey ranks among Illinois' all-time greats with 2,711 career rushing yards, the sixth-most in Illinois history, and helped bring the Illini national prominence. He was a key part in Illinois' resurgence that capped his senior year in 2001 with a Big Ten title.
Illinois' Homecoming Orange Out vs. Purdue Sold Out
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Saturday's Illinois football game against Purdue is sold out. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:15 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illinois has sold out seven of its last 10 games at Gies Memorial Stadium dating back to last season, including its last three home games. Fans looking to purchase tickets should visit SeatGeek, the official ticket marketplace of Illinois Athletics.
Illinois Falls to Purdue in Season Opener
University of Illinois Illinois Falls to Purdue in Season Opener October 2, 2026 | Swimming & Diving CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois swim and dive team completed the home opener against Purdue on Friday (Oct. 2) from the ARC Pool. Illinois fell in a narrow battle, 167.5-132.5. The meet started out strong for Illinois with the 200 medley relay team of Sophia Paduano, Kayla Duran, Chloe Diner and Isabella Wilhelm taking first place on a time of 1:42.28.
Wallace Named Preseason All-Big Ten by Coaches and Media
University of Illinois Wallace Named Preseason All-Big Ten by Coaches and Media October 1, 2026 | Women's Basketball CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois junior forward Berry Wallace was named to the 2026-27 preseason All-Big Ten team by both the conference's head coaches and media, the league office announced Thursday (Oct. 1). Wallace is one of 10 players selected to the preseason team.
Fighting Illini Fly to Pacific Northwest for Ranked Road Matches at #22 Washington, #17 Oregon
University of Illinois Fighting Illini Fly to Pacific Northwest for Ranked Road Matches at #22 Washington, #17 Oregon October 1, 2026 | Volleyball Matches 14+15 // Illinois Set for Road Tests at #22 Washington, #17 Oregon Match 14: #22 Washington Friday, Oct. 2 | 9 p.m. CT | Seattle, Wash. | Alaska Airlines Arena | B1G+ | Radio | Live Stats Match 15: #17 Oregon Sunday, Oct. 4 | 3 p.m. CT | Eugene, Ore.
Bakonyi, Jilly Head North for Hope College Invite
University of Illinois Bakonyi, Jilly Head North for Hope College Invite October 1, 2026 | Men's Tennis Hungarians Bakonyi, Jilly to Represent Illinois in Michigan Tournament Hope College Invite Date Oct. 2-4 Location Holland, Mich. Tournament Site Hope College Invite Illinois Roster | Schedule | 2025-26 Statistics Shop Fighting Illini Store Social Media X | Instagram | Facebook CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
Scholar Athlete of the Week | Kenna Phelan
University of Illinois Scholar Athlete of the Week | Kenna Phelan October 1, 2026 | Volleyball, Academic Services Sept. 21-27, 2026 Kenna Phelan | Sr., Volleyball | Major: Studio Art. Fighting Illini senior setter Kenna Phelan was named Big Ten Setter of the Week after the opening week of conference play, earning the honor for the second time in her career.
Illini Soccer Welcomes #2 Michigan State to Demirjian Park Sunday
University of Illinois Illini Soccer Welcomes #2 Michigan State to Demirjian Park Sunday October 1, 2026 | Soccer WEEK 8: Illinois (4-2-5, 1-2-2 Big Ten) vs. #2 Michigan State (8-1-2, 4-1-0 Big Ten) Match 12: Michigan State Sunday, Oct. 4 // 1 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // Demirjian Park Watch (B1G+) Michigan State Live Stats StatBroadcast Notes Illinois // Michigan State Shop Online Store CHAMPAIGN, Ill.