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.

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

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.

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is sacked by linebacker Prince Kwateng #36 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on...

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the football against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 22, 2008...

They don't know drama

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

Week 11 college football preview

Scott Powers' Week 11 college football preview

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.

Williams leaves with injured ankle

Illinois quarterback Juice Williams left the game against Minnesota with a left ankle injury.

Oct 3, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Juice Williams (7) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Penn State...

Rising Oregon sends USC sliding

Todd McShay offers his Week 9 stock report, Oregon's rising offense and how it sent USC's defense sliding.

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Speed Games: Michigan vs. Illinois

Juice Williams broke loose against Michigan again and Illinois stopped the Wolverines on four plays from the 1 before running all over the Wolverines for a 38-13 win Saturday

Oct 31, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Juice Williams (7) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines...

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 10: Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini throws a pass against the Michigan State Spartans on October 10, 2009 at Memorial Stadium...

Illinois breaks out with 500+ total yards against struggling Michigan

Juice Williams broke loose against Michigan again and Illinois stopped the Wolverines on four plays from the 1 before running all over the Wolverines for a 38-13 win Saturday.