The University has not had a mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. Students are pushing for the kingfisher to ...

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois and Xavier meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Fighting Illini's record in Big Ten play is 13-9, and their record is 8-3 against non-conference opponents. Illinois ...

The Fighting Illini are 11-8 against Big Ten opponents and 10-1 in non-conference play. Illinois is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Bluejays' record in Big East play is 18-3.

That’s right, friends: With the bracket being revealed, March Madness is officially HERE.

Illinois Fighting Illini (22-12, 13-9 Big Ten) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (23-11, 11-9 SEC) Milwaukee; Sunday, 5:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -1.5; over/under is 169.5 BOTTOM ...

Scroll to the bottom for a completed mascot fight bracket based on the ... Troy’s Trojan army inspired The Iliad. The Fighting Illini are combatants by name; anyone who has ever aggrieved ...

Xavier Musketeers (22-11, 13-8 Big East) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12, 13-9 Big Ten) Milwaukee; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 160.5 ...

"I am extremely excited to be a part of the University of Illinois football program," Kim said in a release. "Coach Bielema's vision and execution for the Fighting Illini has been highly successful.