Oct 31, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Arrelious Benn (9) jumps into the endzone to score a touchdown during the...

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.

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.

...State Spartan's K, Brett Swenson in action during their 24-14 victory over the University of Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, lIllinois

...USA; 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

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.

Source: Illinois to start Charest at QB

Illinois will start redshirt freshman Jacob Charest at quarterback Saturday against Northwestern, a source told ESPN.com's Joe Schad.

They don't know drama

The Illinois-Northwestern rivalry has been mostly subdued the past five years.

Friendly fire

High school friends on each side of UI-NU rivalry get another chance to trash-talk.

Week 11 college football preview

Scott Powers' Week 11 college football preview

Big and fast

Illini tight end Jeff Cumberland looks ahead to Northwestern

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 03: A general view outside of Memorial Stadium prior to the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Champaign...

Living memorials for those who served

The teams come and the games go, but the reminders are forever at the college football stadiums constructed as living memorials to those who served the nation.

...by Kevin Koger (86) and Mark Ortmann (71) after a hit during the fourth quarter by the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium

Illinois loses QB Williams, but beats Minnesota

Terry Hawthorne returned an interception for a touchdown and Clay Nurse had four of Illinois' eight sacks to lead the Illini to a 35-32 victory.