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In a rebuilding season for Illinois, even the homecoming opponent is coming to town with a winning record and payback on its mind. For the second time in three season Illinois (2-5, 1-3 Big Ten) has lined up Minnesota as its homecoming opposition. Last time the Illini upset a Golden Gophers team that competing for a Big Ten West title, winning 28-24 on a late fumble returned for a touchdown. Continue to Article

October 28, 2016 3:02:am EST

Whether because of injury, getting keyed on or avoided by the opponent, or just plain bad luck, some Big Ten players haven't been able to build on or repeat the big seasons they had in 2015. - Illinois RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn rushed for a team-high 723 yards with six touchdowns and was projected to be the featured back this season. Since then he's had a total of 11 carries while Reggie Corbin and Kendrick Foster have gotten most of the work. Continue to Article

October 27, 2016 3:59:pm EST

Five Minnesota players barred by a restraining order from the team's stadium will soon learn whether they'll be cleared for the next home game. Hennepin County Judge Mel Dickstein will decide prior to Minnesota's Nov. 5 game against Purdue whether to continue or lift bans that kept Ray Buford, Carlton Djam, KiAnte Hardin, Dior Johnson and Tamarion Johnson from playing Saturday against Rutgers. Court spokeswoman Nancy Peters said Tuesday that Dickstein set a Nov. 2 harassment hearing. Continue to Article

October 25, 2016 8:53:pm EST

Somewhat unexpected championship runs by Michigan State and Iowa last season fueled expectations of potential repeats in 2016. The Spartans (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) are a staggering four games behind No. 2 Michigan (7-0, 4-0) heading into their annual showdown game this Saturday. Michigan State's young defense, which held the Hawkeyes to just 13 points in that slugfest of a championship game in 2015, is letting up nearly 30 points a game. Continue to Article

October 25, 2016 4:42:pm EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Wilton Speight threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters before watching No. 3 Michigan finish off Illinois 41-8 Saturday. Continue to Article

October 22, 2016 7:04:pm EST

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