Illinois State University's football team knocked off its second ranked foe in as many rounds in 2025 FCS playoffs Saturday, and heads to the semis.

Former Illinois football head coach Mike White died Sunday at age 89, according to the program. White coached the Illini from 1980-87, leading them to a 47-41-3 record. He led Illinois to three bowl games,

Tennessee will play Illinois in the Music City Bowl, featuring prolific passers Joey Aguilar and Luke Altmyer. Here's the matchup and prediction.

Luke Altmyer's Illinois Fighting Illini will be taking on Tennessee in the Music City Bowl, and the star quarterback announced his plans.

The stage is set for an epic rematch as the St. Francis Spartans (10-3) and Providence Catholic Celtics (10-3) prepare to battle for the IHSA Class 5A state championship Tuesday afternoon at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

Reigning FCS champion and top-ranked North Dakota State was stunned by Illinois State 29-28 in the second round of the FCS playoffs

Illinois Fighting Illini football bowl projections, live updates on selection Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Mike White, who led Illinois to a 1983 Big Ten sweep and Rose Bowl, has died at 89; he coached QBs Tony Eason and Jack Trudeau.

The stage is set for an epic clash Tuesday night as the Fenwick Friars (10-3) and East St. Louis Flyers (9-3) bring matching four-game winning streaks into the IHSA Class 6A state championship at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

Tennessee football hopes to have a complete and healthy roster to play Illinois in the Music City Bowl, but that's not reality. Players in virtually every program opt out of non-playoff bowls for various reasons.