Purdue visits No. 21 Illinois in key Big Ten West matchup
November 10, 2022 GMTAbout 11 months after transferring from Syracuse, quarterback Tommy DeVito has helped to revitalize a long-struggling Illinois offense and lift the team into the Big Ten West lead with three games remaining.
Improved Illinois extends contract of OC Barry Lunney Jr.
November 9, 2022 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Lunney, who is earning $675,000 this year, will be paid $800,000 in 2023 and $825,000 each of the following two years.
Star RBs face off as Minnesota visits No. 24 Illinois
October 13, 2022 GMTMinnesota (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) at Illinois (5-1, 2-1), Saturday, noon ET (Big Ten Network)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader on a roll for unbeaten Orange
September 16, 2022 GMTSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — After Syracuse's lopsided season-opening victory over Atlantic Coast Conference rival Louisville, Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader — the bearded one who's as laid-back as any player in America — briefly fought his emotions on the podium following a stellar performance.
Illinois defense locks down Virginia for 24-3 victory
September 11, 2022 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown rushed for 146 yards on 20 carries, Tommy DeVito threw for 196 yards and two scores and the Illinois defense stifled Virginia’s once-potent attack to lead the Fighting Illini to a 24-3 victory on Saturday.
New, improved quarterbacks give some Big Ten teams new look
August 30, 2022 GMTNorthwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski looked like a different player in the season opener.
Brown, DeVito lead Illinois past Wyoming 38-6 in opener
August 28, 2022 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown scored three touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and Tommy DeVito completed 27 of 37 passes for 192 yards and two scores in his debut as Illinois breezed past Wyoming 38-6 in a season-opener on Saturday.
Illinois names DeVito starting QB for opener vs. Wyoming
August 25, 2022 GMTWyoming (0-0) at Illinois (0-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (BTN)
LINE: Illinois by 10.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Syracuse’s 1-2 punch of Tucker and Shrader tough to stop
October 27, 2021 GMTSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — One wears No. 16, the other 34, though a lot of Syracuse fans wish that latter digit was 10 greater.
A year after the Orange suffered through an injury-riddled season that saddled them with 10 losses, new quarterback Garrett Shrader — he's No.
Syracuse QB Tommy DeVito to enter transfer portal
October 18, 2021 GMTSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito announced Sunday night on social media that he’s entering the transfer portal.
In a post on Twitter, the redshirt junior wrote that he was grateful to the university and all the teammates he played with.
Syracuse season hits early skid after loss to Rutgers
September 14, 2021 GMTA season that started with a measure of promise for Syracuse suddenly has hit the skids.
The Orange's season-opening win at Ohio seemed like a distant memory after Saturday's 17-7 loss to Rutgers in the first game with fans in the Carrier Dome in 650 days.
Rutgers takes advantage of Syracuse miscues, wins 17-7
September 12, 2021 GMTSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Rutgers took advantage of two Syracuse second-half miscues and downed the Orange 17-7 Saturday.
An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Syracuse (1-1) coach Dino Babers after he disputed a personal foul call on Orange linebacker Mikel Jones gave Rutgers (2-0) a first down on the Syracuse 11.
Tucker runs for 181 yards as Syracuse rolls past Ohio 29-9
September 5, 2021 GMTATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Tucker set a career high with 181 rushing yards and a touchdown as Syracuse pulled away from Ohio in the second half for a 29-9 win in its season opener on Saturday.
The Orange scored nine points in the first quarter and never looked back.