Illinois can't keep pace with Cincinnati

...a vulnerable Cincinnati defense. The missed pass to Duvalt was one of several plays that seemed to sum up Illinois' disappointing season in Friday's 49-36 loss to the fifth-ranked Bearcats. Linebacker Nate...

Cincinnati remains unbeaten as Pike returns with a bang

Tony Pike returned from an injury to his non-throwing arm and had a record day Friday, passing for six touchdowns in a 49-36 victory over Illinois that left fifth-ranked Cincinnati unbeaten and back to full strength.

Illini trailing in shootout with Cincinnati

...might not be nearly enough today. Juice Williams and his weapons are moving the ball well against Cincinnati, racking up 267 yards and dominating possession time (21:04-8:56). Illinois got the start it...

Pike Fires Six TDs To Top Illinois

QB Tony Pike threw for 399 yards and 6 TDs and Mardy Gilyard added a 90-yard kickoff return TD as No. 5 Cincinnati ran out to a 42-20 lead and held on late

Illinois-Cincinnati pregame notes

...you ready for today's Illinois-Cincinnati clash (ABC, noon ET), courtesy of ESPN's Stats & Information group. Tony Pike will get the start at quarterback for the Bearcats, who have received great play from...

Illinois' Benn still looks for breakout game

...stage one final time. And while most will tune in (ABC, noon ET) to watch No. 5 Cincinnati, the Illini recognize what's at stake. "This is where certain players show their true colors, as...

October 15, 2009; Tampa FL, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Bearcats Tony Pike (15) drops back to pass during the first half against the South...

...Tampa FL, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 13

...this year, but they can notch another win against a top 5 opponent as they visit undefeated Cincinnati on Friday (ABC, noon ET). An Illinois win would kill Cincinnati's slim hopes of reaching the...

Big Ten pick: Week 13

...nationally in rushing, and Cincinnati seems vulnerable against the run right now. Running backs Mikel Leshoure and Jason Ford keep Illinois in this one for a while, but the Bearcats offense eventually proves to...

Scott Van Pelt

Pat Forde shares his thoughts on the recent incident involving Jimmy Clausen and the futures of Charlie Weis, Urban Meyer and Brian Kelly.

Coach doesn't pay attention to rumors

Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly is so accustomed to having his name mentioned in speculation about other jobs that he doesn't pay much attention to what he calls the "silly season" of rumors.

CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Tony Pike #15 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at...

College GameDay Kickoff: Week 13 preview

There are just two types of teams this time of year. Teams are either trying to accomplish something or they are resigned to trying to spoil something for somebody else.

Kelly a finalist for coach of the year award

...Kelly has the Bearcats at 10-0 despite losing 10 starters on defense from last season. Patterson has TCU at 11-0 and ranked No. 4, one spot ahead of Cincinnati. Golden has engineered...