28 Results for illinois

Clausen sizzles while Taylor fizzles

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay offers his Week 1 stock report and says Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen's performance in a win over Nevada could be a tantalizing sign of things to come for the Irish.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Bradford, Stafford would be tough to pass up in top 10

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz looks at what the top 10 of the 2009 draft could look like.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Bradford, Davis lead top underclass prospects for 2009

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz examines the top underclass prospects for the 2009 draft and updates Scouts Inc.'s top 32 accordingly.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Williams sparks offense as Penn State overpowers Illinois

Associated Press

Derrick Williams caught a touchdown pass, ran for a TD and returned a kickoff 94 yards for another score, and No. 12 Penn State to a defeated No. 22 Illinois 38-24 on Saturday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008

Williams' touchdown trifecta sparks Nittany Lions

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Penn State was waiting for Derrick Williams to have a breakout game. He played like a real star against Illinois. And the Nittany Lions look to be a real good team.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008

QBs Harper and Brandstater, DE Johnson need to step up

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz looks at five seniors who have stumbled out of the block and updates Scouts Inc.'s top 32 senior prospects.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Buckeyes start spring season at top of Big Ten -- again

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Despite the nation's annoyance with Ohio State's success, the Buckeyes seem poised to make another run at the BCS title, according to our Big Ten spring power rankings.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008

Buckeyes, Trojans, Vols on the rise in updated Top 25

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With underclassmen declared for the NFL draft and signing day in the books, it's time for a revised look at the Top 25 for 2008.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2008

Big Ten looking to fill holes on defense, add depth on signing day

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

From Michigan's signing day hopes of landing a spread-offense compatible QB to Minnesota's needs on both sides of the ball, the Big Ten is covered here.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Georgia takes top spot in early look at 2008's Top 25

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Georgia loses less talent than USC, LSU and Ohio State, so the Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 in the way-too-early 2008 preseason college football poll.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008

A look around the Big Ten

Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.com

Will Ohio State put up a better showing in this year's national championship? Is Iowa's Kirk Ferentz jumping ship for Michigan? Will the Wolverines' seniors finally win a bowl game? Our Big Ten notebook addresses those questions and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

Holiday wishes: Bowl matchups we'd love to see

Bruce Feldman, ESPN The Magazine

Bruce Feldman takes a look at the top 10 bowl matchups he'd like to see, regardless of bowl affiliations.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007

No matter the circumstances, Navy scores big win

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Navy's win for the ages was definitely on the mark. But Army's decision to drop a game against Georgia Tech was not.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2007

Illinois earns first win vs. ranked team since 2001

Freshman Regus Benn returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and caught a pass for another and the Illinois defense intercepted three passes for a 27-20 upset over No. 21 Penn State on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 29, 2007

Nittany Lions hope to find MIA offense at Illinois

Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.com

Can Michigan State finish what it started? Could Penn State start conference play 0-2? The Big Ten notebook has the answers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007