Happy Sunday! Here’s what you need to know today.
🏐 The big story
Illinois volleyball gets its chance to bounce back today.
The Illini dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 decision to Cincinnati in Friday’s season opener at Huff Hall, despite winning the first two sets. Alyssa Aguayo led Illinois with 15 kills, while Paityn Chapman recorded a double-double in her Illini debut.
Illinois hosts Syracuse at noon today to close out the opening weekend. The match will stream on B1G+.
🏀 Basketball
Illinois added another piece to its 2026-27 roster
Friday, landing Arizona State transfer Quentin McCoy. The 6-foot-3 Chicago native gives Brad Underwood another option in an increasingly crowded backcourt.
⚽ Soccer
Illinois remains unbeaten after Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Saint Louis. Cayla Jackson scored her second goal of the season as the Illini moved to 1-0-3.
The next test is Thursday, when Illinois travels to Western Michigan for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff.
🏈 Football
Four days until kickoff.
Illinois opens the 2026 season Thursday night against UAB at Gies Memorial Stadium. Katin Houser will make his Illini debut at quarterback, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.
📅 What’s next
🏐 Today: vs. Syracuse — noon CT
🏐 Tuesday: at Tennessee — 6 p.m. CT
🏈 Thursday: vs. UAB — 8 p.m. CT
⚽ Thursday: at Western Michigan — 6 p.m. CT
