Can Illini football take the next step?

03/26/11 A 24-point victory in the Texas Bowl and an upcoming schedule loaded with eight home games has created excitement around the Illinois football program. The Illini get off to an early start. Spring workouts run from 7 a.m. to 9:30 on weekdays. The spring game is April 23 in Memorial Stadium, and the Illini look to post back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1989-90.

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Preseason Top 120 Countdown: Nos. 60-56

06/28/11 Ron Zook has some momentum at Illinois, which beat Baylor in the Texas Bowl to end last season.

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College Football: Illinois Game-by-Game 2011 Season Preview

07/15/11 This season, Illinois is coming off of a Texas Bowl win over Baylor, marking Illinois' first Bowl win since 1999!  Illinois has high expectations for the 2011 season even with the losses of star running back Mikel LeShoure, defensive lineman Corey Liuget, and linebacker Martez Wilson to the NFL. Illinois looks to build on a record-setting offense, and with the growth of redshirt sophomore Nathan ...

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