Minnesota is tied for the Big Ten West lead, hosting Illinois in search of 1st win over Bielema
1 year, 1 month ago

Minnesota is tied for the Big Ten West lead, hosting Illinois in search of 1st win over Bielema

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Gophers are part of a four-way tie for first in the Big Ten West Division after consecutive victories over Iowa and Michigan State. Illini defensive tackle Johnny Newton, a projected top-10 NFL draft pick next year, must sit out the first half for a targeting foul against Wisconsin. FACTS & FIGURES Illinois has not won three straight games against Minnesota since 1993-95.. Isaiah Williams and Daniel Jackson are tied for third in the Big Ten with 26 first-down receptions, trailing Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. and Penn State’s KeAndre Lambert-Smith.. Kaden Feagin leads all Big Ten freshmen with an average of 4.9 yards per rush for the Illini. The Illini ranked second in total defense in the Big Ten behind Iowa last year.. Minnesota’s Dragan Kesich leads the conference with 16 made field goals.

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Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids
1 month ago

Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Illinois at Rutgers, Saturday, noon EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Rutgers by 1 1/2. It has allowed an average of 1.6 sacks, ninth-best in the league, and has cleared the way for running back Kyle Monangai to post his second straight 1,000-yard season. The total …

Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase

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Minnesota secures a crucial win against No. 24 Illinois, extending their winning streak to four games in the Big Ten. The Gophers' offense shines with Elijah Spencer's breakout performance, scoring six catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Minnesota's defense remains a force, holding Maryland scoreless with only five passing touchdowns. The matchup between these two Top 25 teams promises …

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown
2 months, 1 week ago

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown

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No. 22 Illinois and No. 24 Michigan will clash in a highly anticipated ranked-vs-ranked game at Memorial Stadium. Illinois, coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Purdue, seeks to extend their winning streak against the Wolverines. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, making this matchup a thrilling contest to watch.

Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Big Ten Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Big Ten Tournament

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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans Minneapolis; Thursday, 12 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -6.5; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State faces Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan State ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 33.2 points per game in the paint led by Tyson Walker averaging 7.0. Mike Mitchell Jr. is shooting 39.2% from …

Wisconsin hosts No. 13 Illinois following Shannon’s 29-point showing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin hosts No. 13 Illinois following Shannon’s 29-point showing

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Wisconsin Badgers Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -3; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Wisconsin gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Badgers: 4-6, averaging 69.9 points, 34.1 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 5.3 steals …

No. 13 Illinois faces Minnesota after Hawkins’ 30-point game
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 13 Illinois faces Minnesota after Hawkins’ 30-point game

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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -11.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Minnesota averages 75.9 points per game, 3.9 more than the 72.0 Illinois gives up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 7-3, averaging 86.7 points, 41.1 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 4.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per …

Minnesota visits No. 13 Illinois following Hawkins’ 30-point showing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota visits No. 13 Illinois following Hawkins’ 30-point showing

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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Minnesota averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 5.7 per game Illinois gives up. Cam Christie averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Gophers, scoring 11.2 points while shooting 41.0% from beyond the …

Minnesota takes on Michigan State after Garcia’s 30-point game
11 months ago

Minnesota takes on Michigan State after Garcia’s 30-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State scores 77.1 points while outscoring opponents by 11.6 points per game. Michigan State scores 77.1 points, 9.2 more per game than the 67.9 Minnesota allows. Minnesota scores 12.3 more points per game than Michigan State allows to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Spartans: 6-4, …

Rutgers faces conference foe No. 24 Illinois
1 year ago

Rutgers faces conference foe No. 24 Illinois

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Scarlet Knights -1; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers hosts No. Rutgers’ average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Illinois allows. Illinois scores 22.3 more points per game …

Minnesota tries to rejoin Big Ten West title hunt while hitting the road to face Purdue
1 year, 1 month ago

Minnesota tries to rejoin Big Ten West title hunt while hitting the road to face Purdue

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Minnesota’s Big Ten West title hopes took a hit with last week’s loss to Illinois. The Gophers also have three wins in their last four trips to West Lafayette.. Minnesota scored 53 points over the past two weeks after producing 69 total points in its first …

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I don’t want to be 4-5, but we have done so much growth in the last three games,’' Illinois coach Bret Bielema said. “Our guys feel where they’re starting to get, and we can only go up.’' Altmyer passed for a career-high three touchdowns and Williams …

Iowa looks to maintain share of Big Ten West lead when it meets surprising Northwestern
1 year, 1 month ago

Iowa looks to maintain share of Big Ten West lead when it meets surprising Northwestern

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Iowa at Northwestern at Wrigley Field, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Iowa looks to maintain at least a share of the Big Ten West lead when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Surprising Northwestern hopes to break a lose-one, win-one pattern after beating Maryland last week and string together back-to-back victories for the first time since a 5-0 start to the 2020 …

Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West
2 years, 1 month ago

Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West

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Illinois at Northwestern, Saturday, 3:30 EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Illinois by 13½ Series record: Illinois leads, 56-54-5. KEY MATCHUP Illinois RB Chase Brown vs. Northwestern’s run defense. The Illini haven’t won eight or more since the 2007 Rose Bowl team finished 9-4.. Illinois has not finished with a winning conference record since a 6-2 mark in 2007.. Illinois is …

Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener
2 years, 2 months ago

Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tanner Morgan threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 103 yards and a score to lead Minnesota to a 34-7 rout over struggling Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both schools. It makes my job …

No. 20 Illinois beats No. 24 Iowa for share of Big Ten title
2 years, 9 months ago

No. 20 Illinois beats No. 24 Iowa for share of Big Ten title

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 Illinois locked up a share of the Big Ten regular-season title when Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead a 74-72 win over No. They didn’t let the opportunity go to waste, claiming at least a share of the Big Ten …

Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss
2 years, 9 months ago

Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Rutgers’ 73-65 victory over Wisconsin two weeks ago came during its stretch of four straight wins against ranked opponents. He joined ex-Hawkeye Luka Garza as the only two Big Ten men’s players in the past decade to score 20 or more points in seven straight …

Wisconsin aims for another Big Ten West title vs. Minnesota
3 years ago

Wisconsin aims for another Big Ten West title vs. Minnesota

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With a win, Wisconsin will win the Big Ten West Division for the fifth time in eight years and make a seventh trip to the conference championship. Minnesota has won only one of the last 17 matchups with Wisconsin since 2003, the last time the Gophers …

Run-heavy Gophers take win streak to Northwestern
3 years, 1 month ago

Run-heavy Gophers take win streak to Northwestern

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EVANSTON, Ill. — Two season-ending injuries at running back have not derailed Minnesota’s season thanks to a talented freshmen duo and a powerful offensive line. “We’re going to have to play really clean football to put ourselves in a position to compete in the game.” COACHING THEM UP The Gophers have been praising the work by running backs coach Kenni …

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