Illinois adds Koenning

Illinois adds Kansas State's Koenning as defensive coordinator.

Brohm, Nord hired at Illinois

Illinois has hired Jeff Brohm from Florida Atlantic as its new quarterbacks coach and Greg Nord from Louisville to coach tight ends.

Benn to leave Illini for draft

Illinois junior wide receiver Arrelious Benn will declare later Wednesday that he is entering the NFL draft, sources briefed on the decision told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Four assistant coaches out at Illinois

Head coach Ron Zook will return in 2010, but Illinois has dismissed four assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Mike Schultz.

...Brian Kelly the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats is pictured during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Nippert Stadium on November 27, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio

...2009: Cincinnati head coach Brian Kelly on the sidelines during Bearcats 49-36 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini today at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. With the victory the Bearcats remain undefeated at 11...

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Cincinnati Bearcats looks on against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Nippert Stadium on November 27, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bearcats won 49-36 to...

Illinois Fighting Illini season recap

...deflected pass with two seconds remaining to hand Illinois a 53-52 loss on Saturday. "The way...elevated bowl hopes, nothing went right for the Illini in 2009. Offensive MVP: Mikel LeShoure. The sophomore...

Fresno State caps barnburner with bold 2-point conversion

Offensive lineman Devan Cunningham caught a deflected pass with 2 seconds left and stumbled into the end zone for a 2-point conversion, giving Fresno State a wild 53-52 victory over Illinois on Saturday.

Fresno State Stuns Illinois In Final Seconds

OL Devan Cunningham catches a deflected pass with two seconds remaining to score on a two-point conversion to give Fresno State the 53-52 victory over Illinois

Expect a postseason of surprises

The 2009 season had its share of surprises. From unranked Cincinnati transforming into a national title contender to Ndamukong Suh becoming a Heisman candidate, the message for the postseason is clear: Expect the unexpected.

November 27 2009: Cincinnati QB Tony Pike passes the ball in the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Illinois 49...

...USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Brian Kelly looks at plays in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores/US Presswire

...Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Tony Pike (15) rolls out while being pursued by the Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Josh Brent (92) in the first half against at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank...

...Bearcats quarterback Tony Pike (15) looks for an open receiver in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats defeated Illinois 49-36