Illini assistant Chin Coleman was at Bloomington High open gym to see skywalker Chris Payton. I think he's a Big Ten player
— Jim Mattson (@hoijim) October 23, 2018
#Illini Basketball recruiting update - Bloomington, IL. 3- βοΈ 6'7" power forward Chris Payton said: I will be going up this weekend to watch their scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/riOnw7ElSc
— Kedric Prince (@KedPrince4) October 23, 2018
#Illini Bball recruiting update JUCO athletic wing Atticus Taylor Davenport, IA. North (Southwest Mississippi Comm. College) told me tonight he has offers from West Virginia, Virginia Tech & Southern Miss: Illinois called me tonight I was excited they're coming to see me play. pic.twitter.com/yJUBC04nw2
— Kedric Prince (@KedPrince4) October 23, 2018
Per @SBN_BillC 's S&P+ rankings, Illinois has wins against #122, #124 and 2-5 Western Illinois, and losses to #10, #13, #26 and #40.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) October 23, 2018
Maryland comes into Saturday's game at #63, while Illinois clocks in at #105
With the #100-rated offense, Maryland presents a big opportunity for Lovie Smith to prove to Illini fans that this defense can compete with subpar offenses. We gave up 24 to the #108-rated Kent State offense, but the worst offense we've lost to was #28 South Florida
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) October 23, 2018
Starting QB job up for grabs for @IlliniFootball ahead of Saturday's game at Maryland. Beat writer @srrichey has the story: https://t.co/O1wN4hk0Ie #Illini pic.twitter.com/mD8MePTl5C
— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) October 23, 2018
Just... stunning. https://t.co/SEJIkQsGJi
— Robert (@ALionEye) October 23, 2018
Illinois basketball is nearing the start of its season, and the energy is building in practice. #Illini via @binzy_20 https://t.co/cFN2UTFP4f
— Daily Illini Sports (@di_sports) October 22, 2018
#illini OC Rod Smith wouldn't give too much on QB situation but admitted that this week is probably open more than previously because "MJ (Rivers) did enough to warrant an opportunity to see if he can come in and compete for the job."
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) October 22, 2018
Lovie Smith Press Conference 10/22/18: https://t.co/s75mPu1FI4 via @YouTube
— WatchIlliniNow (@WatchIlliniNow) October 22, 2018
π¨ SCHEDULE UPDATE π¨#Illini home against Minnesota on Nov. 3 has been set for 2:30 pm CT on @BigTenNetwork
— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) October 22, 2018
π https://t.co/7H9tCyQ1Vd pic.twitter.com/osliMt69i5
"M.J. Rivers was the guy in the second half against Wisconsin. And should be for the rest of the season," writes veteran beat writer @BobAsmussen after the #Illini's 49-20 loss at Wisconsin. https://t.co/7PL5cy9Ub4 #NGMedia
— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) October 20, 2018
Wisconsin Offensive Breakdownhttps://t.co/gsJYAPAo0w
— Illinois Football Breakdown (@ILLFBBreakdown) October 21, 2018
Wisconsin Defensive Breakdown: https://t.co/cEJDOKqAWn
— Illinois Football Breakdown (@ILLFBBreakdown) October 21, 2018
In #Illini 49-20 loss at Wisconsin, Badgers racked up 545 total yards with 357 gained on the ground. Taylor and Deal both went over 100 yards rushing.
— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) October 20, 2018
He reversed field mid-run and was GONE π³ pic.twitter.com/8eckCtkNCD
— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) October 20, 2018
I have been humbled by all the coaches recruiting me and people wondering where I would attend school. Thank you for everything. Time to go to work, KC Pride and Mountaineer Nation going for Championships. Country roads take me homeπ―β€οΈοΈ pic.twitter.com/pNBEZ3r9gx
— Oscar (@Oscartshiebw) October 20, 2018
I stand with the U! 𧑠#Committed pic.twitter.com/SbhWiD6Zjn
— Anthony Walker (@AntgotClout) October 20, 2018
Great strategy by Illinois to wear their all white unis in the middle of a snowstorm: pic.twitter.com/sLV2OvYAu7
— Alex Roux (@arouxBTN) October 20, 2018
Illinois will have a public practice Saturday at 11AM at Ubben. Stick around for a bit afterwards also.
— Brad Sturdy (@Sturdy32) October 16, 2018
Want to know what Drew Timme's game looks like? Take a look at these highlights. He's the PERFECT fit for Underwood's offense. Want to help make this happen? Show up to Ubben at 11 AM tomorrow for the open practice... and stick around after.https://t.co/882JhyhNPq (1/3)
— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) October 19, 2018
βͺοΈβͺοΈβͺοΈ in Madison Saturday#ILLINI βοΈ pic.twitter.com/vjQ7NSUmV1
— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) October 18, 2018
"We've evaluated where we are overall and we can't wait to play the second half of our season."
— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) October 18, 2018
Lovie and @MartinOD64 talk that, and more, in the latest @Carle_org Thursday Walkthrough. #ILLINI πΆπ· pic.twitter.com/4haIw59mT6
Squad has been putting in work. π€
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) October 18, 2018
3οΈβ£ weeks until the season opener Nov. 8 vs. Evansville. Can't wait to see @StateFarmCenter rockin'! π£
π https://t.co/udBDZe50B3 pic.twitter.com/SgJZikGimc
Big decision on Saturday Oct 20th at 12:30 PM hopefully to make the right decision for me and my life. I appreciate all the coaches for the Amazing opportunity they gave to meπ―β€οΈοΈ pic.twitter.com/9I1jyUYKc6
— Oscar (@Oscartshiebw) October 18, 2018
The hunt for an identity is on for @IlliniMBB and @CoachUnderwood has liked what he's seen from the #Illini so far in practice. More from beat writer @srrichey: https://t.co/310X0sGNmT pic.twitter.com/UO8fC4pjcN
— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) October 17, 2018
According to 2019 F Quincy Guerrier's instagram (@quincyguerrier), he'll be making his decision on October 31st. Illinois, Oregon and Syracuse in his final 3. Guerrier is a top 50 prospect from Quebec that will be eligible to play this winter.https://t.co/vOEACaEp5G...
— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) October 18, 2018
Meet the #Illini basketball newcomers https://t.co/S5XzNOvdws Special thanks to @AyoDos_11 @verdadero_andre @BP3 @kipset7 @_Trentfrazier1 @LaTulip_Mike @Pilot23_ @SambaKanesa @TheReal_TJones @alangriffin_
— Illini Report (@IlliniReport) October 17, 2018
Join us at the House of 'Paign π€
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) October 18, 2018
π https://t.co/RxBy9z9gs8#ILLINI x #EverydayGuys πΆπ· pic.twitter.com/GoHeRlUgeu
Four-star big man Drew Timme sets decision date with two official visit dates looming | Story: https://t.co/i0zMwKZ1kA pic.twitter.com/H3KVxI9VqG
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 16, 2018
| Sat, Oct 27 | @Maryland | 2:30pm BTN |
| Sat, Nov 3 | Minnesota | 2:30pm BTN |
| Sat, Nov 10 | @Nebraska | |
| Sat, Nov 17 | Iowa |
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Home: 2-2 | Away: 1-1 | Neutral: 0-1 Record: 3-4 (1-3) | ||
| Date | Opponent | Time/TV |
| Sat, Sept 1 | Kent State | W 31-24 |
| Sat, Sept 8 | Western Illinois | W 34-14 |
| Sat, Sept 15 | USF | L 25-19 |
| Fri, Sept 21 | Penn State | L 63-24 |
| Sat, Oct 6 | @Rutgers | W 38-17 |
| Sat, Oct 13 | Purdue | L 46-7 |
| Sat, Oct 20 | @Wisconsin | L 49-20 |
| Sat, Oct 27 | @Maryland | 2:30pm BTN |
| Sat, Nov 3 | Minnesota | 2:30pm BTN |
| Sat, Nov 10 | @Nebraska | |
| Sat, Nov 17 | Iowa | |
| Sat, Nov 24 | @Northwestern | |
| Date | Opponent | Time/TV |
| Fri, Nov 2 | Illinois Wesleyan (Exhibition) | 7:00pm BTN Plus |
| Thu, Nov 8 | Evansville | 7:00pm BTN Plus |
| Tue, Nov 13 | Georgetown | 7:30pm FS1 |
| Mon, Nov 19 | Gonzaga (Maui Invitational) | 10:30pm ESPN2 |
| Tue, Nov 20 | Arizona or Iowa State (Maui Invitational) | |
| Wed, Nov 21 | TBD (Maui Invitational) | |
| Sun, Nov 25 | Mississippi Valley State | 1:00pm BTN Plus |
| Tue, Nov 27 | @Notre Dame | 6:00pm ESPN2/U |
| Sun, Dec 2 | @Nebraska | 4:00pm BTN |
| Wed, Dec 5 | Ohio State (Chicago, IL) | 6:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Dec 8 | UNLV | 1:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Dec 15 | East Tennessee State | 1:00pm BTN Plus |
| Sat, Dec 22 | Missouri (St. Louis, MO) | 7:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Dec 29 | Florida Atlantic | 2:00pm BTN Plus |
| Thu, Jan 3 | @Indiana | 5:30/6:00pm FS1 |
| Sun, Jan 6 | @Northwestern | |
| Thu, Jan 10 | Michigan | 7:00pm FS1 |
| Wed, Jan 16 | Minnesota | 8:00pm BTN |
| Sun, Jan 20 | @Iowa | 12:00pm BTN |
| Wed, Jan 23 | Wisconsin | 8:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Jan 26 | Maryland (New York, NY) | 11:00am BTN |
| Wed, Jan 30 | @Minnesota | 8:00pm BTN |
| Sat, Feb 2 | Nebraska | 1:15pm BTN |
| Tue, Feb 5 | Michigan State | 6:00pm ESPN/2 |
| Sat, Feb 9 | Rutgers | 3:00pm BTN |
| Thu, Feb 14 | @Ohio State | 6:00pm ESPN/2 |
| Mon, Feb 18 | @Wisconsin | 7:00pm FS1 |
| Sat, Feb 23 | Penn State | 11:00am BTN |
| Wed, Feb 27 | @Purdue | 7:30pm BTN |
| Sun, Mar 3 | Northwestern | 5:30pm BTN |
| Thu, Mar 7 | Indiana | 7:00pm FS1 |
| Sun, Mar 10 | @Penn State | 11:00am FS1 |