Wes Lunt visiting Illinois, could be front-runner
The former quarterback at Oklahoma State is reportedly visiting Illinois on Thursday, and the Illini are believed to be leading a list of schools so far for his services.
Last Game
Stories
UW gets 2 night games in 2013, both away
Still no Big Ten primetime games post-October, of course.
Where in the World Does Tim Beckman Coach Football
OTE got a sneak peek at the BTN's newest game show -- Where In the World Does Tim Beckman Coach Football?! Do it, Rockapella!
What's Up With Illinois Football This Spring?
Another spring recap of an upcoming Big Ten opponent
Big 10 Conference Standings
(updated 1.2.2013 at 2:25 AM EST)
| Leaders Division | Conf | Overall | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | W | L | |
Ohio St. Buckeyes
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8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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Penn St. Nittany Lions
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6 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
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Wisconsin Badgers
|
4 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
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Purdue Boilermakers
|
3 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
Indiana Hoosiers
|
2 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
|
Illinois Fighting Illini
|
0 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Legends Division | Conf | Overall | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | W | L | |
|
Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
7 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
|
Michigan Wolverines
|
6 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
|
Northwestern Wildcats
|
5 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
|
Michigan St. Spartans
|
3 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
|
Minnesota Golden Gophers
|
2 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
|
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
2 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
The greatest team we never saw.
Which team was the greatest in Illinois football history?
B1G 2013 // Illinois' Smartest Guys in the Room
B1G 2013 - Illinois continues with a look at the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Defensive Coordinators. Last year might not have gone as planned, but with some reinforcement on offense, the Illinois hope there is nowhere but to go but up.
B1G 2013 // Illinois Cocktail Party Preview
So you're at a Cocktail Party with the new boss and find out he's an Illini fan. Never fear! OTE begins B1G 2013 with a primer on everything Illinois with guest writer Robert from A Lion Eye dropping knowledge bombs on all of us.
Illini's Scheelhaase impresses in spring game
Illinois doesn't have a starting quarterback, but Nathan Scheelhaase may have emerged in Friday's spring game.
2013 NFL Draft: Illinois CB Terry Hawthorne
Does Illinois' defensive back Terry Hawthorne make sense as a mid-round pick for the Bears behind Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings?
2013 Season Ticket Info
Get them while they're hot.
Mike Bellamy Hire Officially Announced
The former Illini receiver will now be coaching Illini receivers.
NFL Combine 2013: Schedule and preview
The NFL Combine gets underway this weekend. Here's what you need to know about all the events in Indianapolis.
Schedule
2013 Schedule
| August | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | Saturday, August 31 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| September | |||
| Cincinnati Bearcats | Saturday, September 07 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| Washington Huskies | Saturday, September 14 2013 | 6:00 PM EDT | coverage |
| Miami (Ohio) RedHawks | Saturday, September 28 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| October | |||
| @ Nebraska Cornhuskers | Saturday, October 05 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| Wisconsin Badgers | Saturday, October 19 2013 | 8:00 PM EDT | coverage |
| Michigan St. Spartans | Saturday, October 26 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| November | |||
| @ Penn St. Nittany Lions | Saturday, November 02 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| @ Indiana Hoosiers | Saturday, November 09 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| Ohio St. Buckeyes | Saturday, November 16 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| @ Purdue Boilermakers | Saturday, November 23 2013 | TBA | coverage |
| Northwestern Wildcats | Saturday, November 30 2013 | TBA | coverage |
Roster
Illinois Fighting Illini Football Roster
| offense | # | Pos. | DOB | W | H | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Afryl | 56 | OL | 310 | 6-3 | sophomore | |
| Dami Ayoola | 22 | RB | 205 | 5-10 | freshman | |
| Robbie Bain | 64 | OL | 290 | 6-3 | freshman | |
| Zach Becker | 41 | FB | 250 | 6-3 | senior | |
| B.J. Bello | 10 | WR | 205 | 6-3 | freshman | |
| Chris Boles | 55 | OL | 325 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Peter Bonahoom | 29 | WR | 200 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Devin Church | 21 | WR | 190 | 5-8 | freshman | |
| Simon Cvijanovic | 68 | OL | 295 | 6-5 | sophomore | |
| Hayden Daniels | 7 | WR | 200 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Jon Davis | 3 | TE | 240 | 6-3 | sophomore | |
| Tony Durkin | 60 | OL | 280 | 6-3 | freshman | |
| Jake Feldmeyer | 67 | OL | 295 | 6-4 | junior | |
| Josh Ferguson | 6 | RB | 185 | 5-10 | freshman | |
| Pat Flavin | 75 | OL | 280 | 6-7 | freshman | |
| Ta'Jarvis Fuller | 28 | WR | 190 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| James Hallendorff | 24 | WR | 205 | 6-2 | senior | |
| Justin Hardee | 84 | WR | 190 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| Spencer Harris | 80 | WR | 195 | 6-3 | junior | |
| Chase Haslett | 10 | QB | 195 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| Michael Heitz | 74 | OL | 305 | 6-5 | sophomore | |
| Alex Hill | 52 | OL | 325 | 6-3 | sophomore | |
| Ted Karras | 69 | OL | 300 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Kenny Knight | 19 | WR | 210 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Matt LaCosse | 11 | TE | 240 | 6-6 | sophomore | |
| Ryan Lankford | 12 | WR | 175 | 6-0 | junior | |
| Justin Lattimore | 88 | TE | 225 | 6-3 | junior | |
| Corey Lewis | 70 | OL | 310 | 6-6 | senior | |
| Tim Lukas | 85 | WR | 200 | 6-4 | junior | |
| Scott McDowell | 66 | OL | 290 | 6-5 | freshman | |
| Sean McGushin | 13 | QB | 215 | 6-2 | junior | |
| Darius Millines | 15 | WR | 185 | 5-11 | junior | |
| Jame Nudera | 17 | WR | 215 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| Reilly O'Toole | 4 | QB | 220 | 6-4 | sophomore | |
| Miles Osei | 8 | QB | 200 | 6-0 | junior | |
| Graham Pocic | 76 | OL | 310 | 6-7 | senior | |
| Leslie Poole | 31 | RB | 170 | 5-10 | sophomore | |
| Daniel Quintana | 32 | WR | 195 | 6-2 | sophomore | |
| Fritz Rock | 20 | WR | 200 | 6-1 | sophomore | |
| Tim Russell | 86 | TE | 225 | 6-6 | junior | |
| Tyler Sands | 61 | OL | 300 | 6-5 | senior | |
| Nathan Scheelhaase | 2 | QB | 195 | 6-3 | junior | |
| Joe Spencer | 71 | OL | 290 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Hugh Thornton | 72 | OL | 310 | 6-5 | senior | |
| Eddie Viliunas | 83 | TE | 255 | 6-4 | senior | |
| LaKeith Walls | 28 | RB | 195 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Jeremy Whitlow | 18 | WR | 200 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Ashante Williams | 25 | WR | 205 | 5-11 | senior | |
| Evan Wilson | 89 | TE | 250 | 6-6 | junior | |
| Donovonn Young | 5 | RB | 220 | 6-0 | sophomore |
| defense | # | Pos. | DOB | W | H | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Abner | 37 | DB | 195 | 6-0 | freshman | |
| Taylor Barton | 3 | DB | 210 | 6-10 | freshman | |
| Houston Bates | 30 | LB | 240 | 6-3 | sophomore | |
| V'Angelo Bentley | 2 | DB | 180 | 5-10 | freshman | |
| Jonathan Brown | 45 | LB | 235 | 6-1 | junior | |
| Michael Buchanan | 99 | DL | 240 | 6-6 | senior | |
| Darrius Caldwell | 6 | DL | 230 | 6-5 | freshman | |
| Ralph Cooper | 42 | LB | 230 | 6-1 | sophomore | |
| Tommy Davis | 17 | DB | 205 | 5-11 | senior | |
| Henry Dickinson | 48 | LB | 215 | 6-4 | sophomore | |
| Nick Forzley | 22 | DB | 180 | 5-9 | sophomore | |
| Glenn Foster | 91 | DL | 280 | 6-4 | senior | |
| Justin Green | 26 | DB | 195 | 5-11 | senior | |
| Zepheniah Grimes | 15 | LB | 220 | 5-11 | freshman | |
| Terry Hawthorne | 1 | DB | 190 | 6-0 | senior | |
| Jake Howe | 95 | DL | 295 | 6-3 | sophomore | |
| Steve Hull | 5 | DB | 200 | 6-2 | junior | |
| Anthony Imanlihen | 47 | DE | 220 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Davontay Kwaaning | 35 | DB | 185 | 5-11 | freshman | |
| Tim Kynard | 59 | DL | 260 | 6-3 | junior | |
| Jevaris Little | 11 | DB | 180 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| Nelson Lugo | 24 | DB | 195 | 5-11 | freshman | |
| Ben Mathis | 23 | DB | 200 | 6-3 | junior | |
| Kaeman Mitchell | 29 | DB | 180 | 5-9 | junior | |
| Mason Monheim | 43 | LB | 230 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| T.J. Neal | 52 | LB | 230 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| Kenny Nelson | 58 | DL | 245 | 6-6 | freshman | |
| Patrick Nixon-Youman | 4 | DB | 180 | 5-10 | senior | |
| Nick North | 31 | DB | 195 | 6-1 | freshman | |
| Chris O'Connor | 73 | DL | 275 | 6-5 | freshman | |
| Teko Powell | 93 | DL | 295 | 6-3 | freshman | |
| Jack Ramsey | 21 | DB | 200 | 5-11 | senior | |
| Daniel Rhodes | 87 | DL | 290 | 6-3 | freshman | |
| Nejee Robinson | 39 | LB | 240 | 6-2 | junior | |
| Supo Sanni | 7 | DB | 220 | 6-3 | senior | |
| Akeem Spence | 94 | DL | 300 | 6-1 | junior | |
| Eaton Spence | 27 | DB | 180 | 6-0 | freshman | |
| Justin Staples | 54 | DL | 240 | 6-4 | senior | |
| Beau Sullivan | 40 | LB | 215 | 5-11 | junior | |
| Mike Svetina | 34 | LB | 230 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Austin Teitsma | 44 | DL | 280 | 6-2 | sophomore | |
| Earnest Thomas | 9 | DB | 210 | 6-2 | sophomore | |
| John Valentine | 98 | DL | 250 | 6-5 | freshman | |
| Vontrell Williams | 97 | DL | 300 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| DeJazz Woods | 90 | DL | 255 | 6-3 | sophomore |
| specialists | # | Pos. | DOB | W | H | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin DuVernois | 18 | P | 190 | 6-1 | sophomore | |
| Ryan Frain | 13 | K | 220 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Zach Hirth | 49 | LS | 200 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Nick Immekus | 37 | K | 220 | 6-0 | sophomore | |
| Brad Janitz | 36 | P | 215 | 6-5 | sophomore | |
| Michael Martin | 85 | LS | 210 | 6-4 | freshman | |
| Zak Pedersen | 46 | LS | 230 | 6-2 | senior | |
| Garrett Stroup | 87 | P | 190 | 5-11 | freshman | |
| Brennen VanMieghem | 83 | K | 190 | 6-2 | freshman | |
| Taylor Zalewski | 26 | K | 200 | 6-3 | freshman |
Stats
Stats will be available when the regular season begins!
