
Illinois Locks in Brad Underwood Through 2036, Cementing a New Era
A new agreement could keep Brad Underwood leading the Illini through 2036, rewarding a program that reached the Final Four and set new revenue records.
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A new agreement could keep Brad Underwood leading the Illini through 2036, rewarding a program that reached the Final Four and set new revenue records.
Morton junior offensive lineman Soren Fifer has committed to the University of Illinois, capping a standout high school career that included multiple all‑area and conference first‑team honors.

Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State hopes to break a four‑year bowl drought. The 2026 slate features a mix of manageable early games and high‑profile contests against national championship contenders.

Illinois starter Jake Davis spent the week at a Sacred Heart‑Griffin basketball camp, where he interacted with campers before confirming his plans to play his final college season.

Michigan State has offered a scholarship to three‑star safety Henry Sakalas, a top Illinois prospect whose recruitment includes visits to Minnesota and Illinois.

Indiana and Illinois meet for the last regular‑season series, with key players and pitching matchups poised to shape the outcome.

Loyola Marymount University’s women’s basketball program welcomes three new guards whose collegiate careers span scoring leadership, all‑court impact and global competition.

After a Final Four run, Illinois announces a two‑year series with Duke, beginning in Durham next year and concluding in Champaign in 2027.

Belmont Cameli’s transition from a Naperville upbringing to starring in Prime Video’s Off Campus reveals a blend of athletic grit, early loss, and a hunger for complex, darker characters.

Illinois will host Duke in Champaign on Dec. 4, 2027, after a road test at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 17, as both teams bring recent success and a shared ambition to dominate early-season play.

Rutgers baseball concludes its regular season with a three‑game series against Northwestern in Evanston, featuring key players, a top recruiting class, and live coverage on B1G+ and X.
Illinois will travel to Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium in November 2026 and host the Blue Devils in December 2027, adding a marquee series to a packed slate that includes road tests against Texas Tech, UConn and several Big Ten powerhouses.
Duke’s upcoming home‑and‑neutral series with Illinois, set for November 2026 in Durham and December 2027 in Chicago, adds a marquee matchup to a schedule that includes games against three of the four 2026 Final Four teams. The roster features key returnees, transfer additions and the nation’s top recruiting class, all overseen by head coach Jon Scheyer.

The University of Southern California announced its upcoming men's basketball slate, highlighting a revamped roster, double‑header matchups with West Coast peers, and a balanced home‑and‑away rotation across the expanded Big Ten.

Gretchen Dolan, a key veteran for the University of Illinois women’s basketball team, is set to return after a torn right meniscus in the 2025‑26 season. Her health will be pivotal for the Illini’s offense, defense, and overall competitiveness in the upcoming 2026 campaign.

The Beacons conclude their 2026 campaign with a three‑game set against Southern Illinois, highlighting senior achievements, key player milestones, and a look toward next season.
Vaida Valincius, a Lithuanian immigrant, has spent years driving across the United States to watch her sons Vytas and Tomas play baseball. Now living in Starkville, she balances household duties with cheering on their successes on the field.

Despite a challenging schedule and a modest home record, the University of Washington basketball program is reshaping its roster and seeking to turn Alaska Airlines Arena into a true fortress.
Michigan State's 2026‑27 basketball schedule includes tough opponents like Michigan, Nebraska, and Iowa, with notable games against UCLA and USC on the West Coast.
The Big Ten has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate, and Purdue’s schedule promises a tougher road ahead compared with the previous year, featuring challenging home and away matchups.
The upcoming schedule features home and away matchups against Michigan, Maryland and Nebraska, road trips to UCLA and USC, and a marquee non‑conference showdown with Duke, while coach Tom Izzo eyes his 11th regular‑season title.

The University of Tennessee has announced a challenging non‑conference schedule that includes exhibition games against Duke and Illinois, as well as regular‑season contests with Michigan State, Purdue and North Carolina State.

Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic are set to make a strong impression at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, each with distinct goals for the upcoming draft cycle.

With a win over Purdue, Iowa can lock in its fifth straight season of 30 or more victories, a feat that would highlight a dominant stretch despite a recent sweep by Nebraska.