Happy Friday, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today:
🏐 The Big Story
Illini volleyball opens Big Ten play with a statement
Illinois volleyball took down No. 15 Minnesota, 3-1, Thursday night at Huff Hall. The Illini have now won five straight and picked up their first ranked victory of the season. Illinois will look to make it six in a row Saturday against No. 23 USC.
🏈 Ohio State is almost here
The Illini are one day away from their biggest test of the season. Illinois travels to Columbus to face No. 7 Ohio State at 11 a.m. Saturday
on FOX. TCR has plenty of coverage ahead of the matchup, including three things to watch for against the Buckeyes.
🎯 Can someone else step up?
Collin Dixon has been the centerpiece of Illinois’ passing attack, already totaling 367 yards and seven touchdowns while setting the single-season receiving touchdown record at Gies Memorial Stadium. But Illinois will need more production from its other pass catchers as Big Ten play gets underway.
⚽ Soccer drops another Big Ten match
Illinois soccer fell to Purdue, 3-0, Thursday night. The Illini are now 3-2-5 overall and 0-2-2 in Big Ten play.
🏀 Basketball recruiting continues to heat up
TCR took a look at how much Illinois basketball recruiting has changed under Brad Underwood, with the Illini increasingly hosting some of the nation’s top prospects.
