Pike to start at QB vs. Illinois

Tony Pike will start at quarterback for No. 5 Cincinnati on Friday against Illinois, coach Brian Kelly said Monday.

Illinois closes first half with 20-7 run, breezes by Presbyterian

Freshman D.J. Richardson scored 15 points, hitting four 3-pointers, to help Illinois overcome a sluggish start and beat Presbyterian College 94-48 in the Las Vegas Invitational on Saturday night.

Illinois Crushes Presbyterian, 94-84

D.J. Richardson drains four three-pointers and scores 15 points to power Illinois

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Freshman Paul scores 14 of Illini's first 21 points to go to 2-0

Brandon Paul scored 20 points in the first half, leading Illinois (No. 25 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) to an 80-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.

Paul Leads Illinois To Win

Paul's 20 first-half points lift Illinois over Northern Illinois

...2009; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward John Shurna (24) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Illinois won the game 60-59

...Missouri Tigers wide receiver Danario Alexander (81) carries the ball during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Edward Jones Dome. Missouri defeated Illinois 37-9. Mandatory Credit

Oct 25, 2008; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Juice Williams (7) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin...

Early Onset Hoops Madness

Any day with college basketball on television is a good thing. A day when college basketball is always on television is a great thing. With the march ...

Northwestern fends off Illinois to help bowl bid with 7th win

Mike Kafka threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in Northwestern's 21-16 win Saturday over Illinois.

...Bryce McNaul (51) carry the Land of Lincoln Trophy to the locker room after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini 21-16 at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

...Zeke Markshausen (85) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

...USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Kafka (13) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai/US Presswire