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Alabama's Ty Simpson edges out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for AP midseason All-America first-team QB

Alabama's Ty Simpson edged out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Greg McElroy calls college football powerhouse 'very real' after Week 7 conference win Southern California’s long-awaited signature win arrived under the lights at the Coliseum. After falling late at Illinois two weeks ago, the...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Urbana football handed forfeit loss following game-ending fight Friday's game against Manual is on as scheduled

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Ohio State's next opponent comes in already on the hot seat With Week 8 on the horizon, the Buckeyes' opponent is a stark contrast from Bret Bielema's Illinois Fighting Illini.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Open-records report | In Big Ten football, eight-figure buyouts go both ways How much would Big Ten schools owe their football coaches if they followed the lead of Penn State and UCLA? We scoured over 14 head coaching...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Collin Dixon - Scores in defeat Dixon reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-16 defeat to Ohio State.

Impact Dixon put together a solid outing against Ohio State, totaling 46 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. The 6-foot-1 receiver connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a four-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand in favor of the Buckeyes. Dixon has totaled 22 receptions for 357 yards and three socres through seven games this season and will get his next opportunity after this week's bye when the Fighting Illini travel to face Washington.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hank Beatty - High volume, low output Beatty accrued seven receptions (on 12 targets) for 48 yards during Saturday's 34-16 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Despite managing just 48 yards on the day, Beatty saw a season-high volume against the Buckeyes, drawing 12 targets while catching seven passes. The 5-foot-11 receiver has been the go-to receiver in the Illinois offense throughout the season, leading the team in both receptions and yards through seven games. Better days are ahead for Beatty, starting with a road matchup against Washignton following the team's upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Laughery - Scores in defeat Laughery logged eight carries for 50 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all four targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 34-16 defeat versus Ohio State.

Impact Laughery found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the third quarter, bringing the Fighting Illini within 10 points at the time. The 5-foot-11 running back made his return to action against the Buckeyes, working his way back onto the field after missing the team's previous matchup agianst Purdue due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance will come against Washington next week.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer - Two turnovers in loss Altmyer completed 30 of 44 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-16 defeat versus Ohio State. He also had six rushes for -20 yards.

Impact Altmyer had a tough day against a talented Ohio State defense, throwing for 248 yards on just 5.6 yards per attempt on the day. While the 6-foot-2 quarterback found the end zone on a four-yard pass to receiver Collin Dixon, the score came late in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand for the Buckeyes. Altmyer also accounted for his first two turnovers of the season against the Buckeyes, throwing an interception while losing a fumble. Better days lie ahead for Altmyer and the Fighting Illini, with his next opportunity coming against Washington on Saturday.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Skyrockets, Michigan and Penn State Tumble

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his latest Big Ten Football Power Rankings after a chaotic week of action.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Skyrockets, Michigan and Penn State Tumble

Photo Essay: A Look Back at Ohio State-Illinois, Buckeye Nation's Traveling Show

Ohio State's win on "Big Noon Saturday" was just part of the story. On and off the field, the cast of characters made it a day to remember.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Photo Essay: A Look Back at Ohio State-Illinois, Buckeye Nation's Traveling Show

2025 College Football Odds: Who Will Be Crowned the Big Ten Champion?

Ohio State hasn't won the Big Ten since 2020. Is this the year? Or will Indiana have something to say about it? See the latest odds.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Odds: Who Will Be Crowned the Big Ten Champion?

2025 College Football Rankings: Ohio State Steady, Indiana Soars, Oregon Falls

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his Top 25 rankings after Week 7, with Indiana on the rise and Oregon falling.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Rankings: Ohio State Steady, Indiana Soars, Oregon Falls

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Indiana has climbed to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll, marking its highest ranking ever

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Personal approach from Barry Odom has three-star OL Kellen Wymer impressed with Purdue A little over a week ago, the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3) lost a tough one, 43-27, to the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1). Liberty Center (Ohio...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

2027 three-star DL Reinaldo Perez on Purdue: 'I love what Coach Odom is building there' A little over a week ago, the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3) lost a tough one, 43-27, to the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1). Columbus (Ohio) Acad...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

College Football Week 7 Live Updates, Scores: Indiana, Texas, More Win Big

Week 7 of the 2025 college football season was full of monster wins and heart-pounding action. Here are the highlights!

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 7 Live Updates, Scores: Indiana, Texas, More Win Big

Jeremiah Smith got the last laugh 😳

Jeremiah Smith got the last laugh 😳

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Ohio State's Win Over Illinois on 'Big Noon Saturday'

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes kept their perfect season alive with an impressive win over Illinois on "Big Noon Saturday."

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Ohio State's Win Over Illinois on 'Big Noon Saturday'

No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 17 Illinois 60in60 Sponsored by @ModeloUSA #ad #For21+

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OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

This fan was SHOCKED! 😂

This fan was SHOCKED! 😂

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Aidan Laughery scores on trick play, shrinking Illinois' deficit against Ohio State

Aidan Laughery scores on trick play, shrinking Illinois' deficit against Ohio State

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

how did he snatched that ball?! 😱

how did he snatched that ball?! 😱

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

"self inflicted wounds" Illinois is not having a good day today

"self inflicted wounds" Illinois is not having a good day today

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS