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The Big Ten has 16 teams, so what does this mean for the Illinois Fighting Illini?

Zain Bando

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Jul 2, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini legend Kofi Cockburn wins Dike Eddleman award

Zain Bando

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Jun 30, 2022

Illinois Basketball: An Illini legend is now a head coach in Chicago

Zain Bando

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Jun 28, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn getting a shot with an NBA team

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 24, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - JUNE 05: Reggie Corbin #3 of the Michigan Panthers warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Stars at Legion Field on June 05, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Buda Mendes/USFL/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Reggie Corbin earns All-USFL honors

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 16, 2022

Mar 3, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) stares at the ball as he defends during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Trent Frazier is officially a professional basketball player

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 11, 2022

May 6, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; Michigan Panthers running back Reggie Corbin (3) celebrates a long touchdown run against the Philadelphia Stars during the first half at Protective Stadium. Michigan Panthers wide receiver Ray Bolden (9) is also in frame. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Reggie Corbin continues to impress in USFL

Rees Woodcock

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May 30, 2022

Apr 27, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) drives for a layup between Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews (23) and guard Jrue Holiday (21) during the third quarter during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Ayo Dosunmu continues to rack up accolades

Rees Woodcock

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May 21, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 01: Reggie Corbin #3 of Michigan Panthers takes a moment after the Michigan Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Maulers 24-0 at Protective Stadium on May 01, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Douglas DeFelice/USFL/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Reggie Corbin has big game in week 3 of USFL

Rees Woodcock

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May 2, 2022

Mar 29, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) dribbles up the court during the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bulls should play Ayo Dosunmu more minutes in the NBA Playoffs

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 24, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 24: Illinois Fighting Illini fans react during player introductions before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center on February 24, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: How four seconds changed everything

Zain Bando

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Mar 13, 2022

Jul 31, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Thomas Detry (BEL) hits on the third hole during round three of the men's individual stroke play of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Former Illini need strong finish to medal at the 2021 Olympic Games

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Andre Curbelo (5) of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up the court in the game against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers during the first half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Celebrating Illini sports with Bret Bielema, Andre Curbelo, Omar Payne

Zain Bando

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Jul 31, 2021

Jul 29, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Thomas Pieters (BEL) tees off on the first hole during round one of the men's individual stroke play of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Former Illini Thomas Pieters starts strong at the 2020 Olympic Games

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2021

RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO - FEBRUARY 26: Dylan Meyer plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve Country Club on February 26, 2021 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Tee times set for two former Illini at the 121st US Open

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 16, 2021

HAMBURG, GERMANY - JUNE 07: Thomas Detry of Belgium tees off on the 4th hole during Day Three of The Porsche European Open at Green Eagle Golf Course on June 07, 2021 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Thomas Detry, Dylan Meyer lead Illini into 121st US Open

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 9, 2021

Aug 6, 2020; Sylvania, OH, USA; Golf balls are waiting for players at the driving range in a Pyramid formation during the first round of the Marathon LPGA Classic golf tournament at Highlands Meadows Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Golf: Elite 8 is in reach for this deep Illini program

Rees Woodcock

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May 31, 2021

Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Billy Horschel putts the ball in on the seventh green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Golf: Good second round puts Illini in great position for Sunday

Rees Woodcock

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May 29, 2021

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 09: Photo illustration of a Titleist ball during a practice round prior to the 75th U.S. Women's Open Championship at Champions Golf Club on December 09, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Illini advance to their 13th straight NCAA Championship

Rees Woodcock

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May 19, 2021

Aug 6, 2020; Sylvania, OH, USA; Golf balls are waiting for players at the driving range in a Pyramid formation during the first round of the Marathon LPGA Classic golf tournament at Highlands Meadows Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Golf: Familiar territory for an experienced Illini bunch

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2021

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: A detail of Francesco Molinari of Italy Callaway ball on the seventh tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Entering the postseason, the Illini find great form

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2021

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 12: A ball sits on a tee during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 12, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Illini set 3 records at Louisiana Classics

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 17, 2021

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 09: Photo illustration of a Titleist ball during a practice round prior to the 75th U.S. Women's Open Championship at Champions Golf Club on December 09, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Dominance continues as Illini take LSU Invitational

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 1, 2021

Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Billy Horschel putts the ball in on the seventh green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Golf: Strong Illini squad plows through Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2021

Aug 6, 2020; Sylvania, OH, USA; Golf balls are waiting for players at the driving range in a Pyramid formation during the first round of the Marathon LPGA Classic golf tournament at Highlands Meadows Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Golf: Mike Small’s Illini bunch laced with talent and experience

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 10, 2021

Are you the 2020 FanSided Sports Fan of the Year?

Ian Levy

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Nov 11, 2020

MAMARONECK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Thomas Pieters of Belgium plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the 120th U.S. Open Championship on September 18, 2020 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Former Illini holding strong at 120th U.S. Open

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2020

NEWBURGH, INDIANA - AUGUST 30: A detailed view of the tee marker on the 16th hole during the first round of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance at Victoria National Golf Course on August 30, 2019 in Newburgh, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Illinois Golf: Nick Hardy continues strong push on Korn Ferry Tour

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 4, 2020

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