Last-second field goal lifts EMU over Illinois 34-31
Chad Ryland booted a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give Eastern Michigan a 34-31 win over Illinois on Saturday.
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2-1, 2nd in Big Ten - West
Illinois WR stretches for game-tying TD (0:30)
Illinois RB slips tackle, takes it 28 yards for TD (0:23)
Eastern Michigan goes for 2 after short touchdown (0:29)
Illinois QB gets trucked for big loss (0:36)
Eastern Michigan WR makes leaping 31-yard TD (0:19)
Eastern Michigan QB launches long ball for 54-yard TD (0:48)
Illinois WR impresses with stellar grab for 14-yard TD (0:23)
Eastern Michigan WR climbs the ladder for 26-yard TD (0:20)
Illini end nonconference road losing streak 31-23 over UConn
Brandon Peters set career highs, throwing for 225 yards and four touchdowns as Illinois overcame an early 13-point deficit to beat UConn 31-23 on Saturday.
Peters escapes pressure, finds Imatorbhebhe for TD (0:28)
Huskies score early on pick-6 (0:21)
Illinois RB Epstein lost for year with knee injury
Running back Mike Epstein will miss the rest of Illinois' season with a knee injury.
Illinois crushes Akron 42-3 in home opener
Illinois rolled over Akron 42-3 on Saturday while showcasing a new quarterback and a reinvigorated defense in a season opener.
Peters scrambles into the end zone for the Illini TD (0:30)
Michigan transfer Peters to start at QB for Illini
Brandon Peters, who started four games at quarterback for Michigan before transferring, will be the starter in the opener for Illinois, coach Lovie Smith said.
Illinois top prospect Beason (knee) out for year
Illinois freshman defensive back Marquez Beason, the program's top-rated recruit in 10 years, is out for the season with a knee injury.
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Ex-Michigan QB Peters to Illinois as grad transfer
Quarterback Brandon Peters announced on Tuesday that he is transferring to Illinois, where he will attend graduate school and have two years of eligibility remaining.
NCAA upholds denial of Illinois TE Ford's waiver
Ford transferred from Georgia to Illinois, saying he wanted to be closer to his ailing grandfather as the main reason for his decision.
Illinois DL Roundtree suffers severe spinal injury
Fighting Illini defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree is recovering from surgery following a severe spinal injury suffered during a swimming accident.
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2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 1-2 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards210.585th
Rushing Yards168.564th
Points For36.5Tied-47th
Points Against13.022nd
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Frenchie | WR | Committed | 82 |
| C.J. Dixon | QB-PP | Committed | 82 |
| Jadon Thompson | WR | Committed | 80 |
| Reggie Love | RB | Committed | 76 |
| Kevin Tyler | OG | Committed | 76 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | W. Mercilus | Ted Hendricks Award |