US EditionIllinois Jumps in Newest College Football Coaches Poll. See How High the Illini Rank
Illinois extended its longest winning streak since 2011 to seven games with a dominant defense allowing zero points and key offensive players scoring multiple touchdowns.
- The No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Michigan Broncos 38-0 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.
- Illinois led 10-0 at halftime with a single touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer to Hank Beatty, while Western Michigan shut down Illinois' offense early.
- Illinois took control with a strong third quarter featuring three consecutive touchdown drives, including a rushing TD by Kaden Feagin and a run by Altmyer.
- Feagin gained 100 yards on 20 rushing attempts, Beatty led the receivers with six receptions totaling 53 yards and a touchdown, and Illinois maintained their shutout by stopping the opposition at the goal line in the closing moments.
- This win extended Illinois' winning streak to seven games dating back to last season—their longest since 2011—and secured a clean sweep of all their nonconference opponents for the third occasion in the past four years.
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WMBD College Football Recap: Sep. 13, 2025
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The No. 9 Illini overcame yet another slow start Saturday to pull away late in the second half. At the break, they led Western Michigan 10-0, but fired off 27 points in the second half to win 38-0 and move to 3-0 overall on the season. FCS No. 4 Illinois State won the 113th Mid-America Classic against Eastern Illinois 42-30. Wenkers Wright led the way out of the Redbird backfield with nearly 100 yards on the ground with thr…
Another dominating 'W' for the Illini
CHAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan 38-0 on Saturday night.Kaden Feagin rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown and Ca’Lil Valentine ran for 63 yards and a TD. Hank Beatty caught six passes for 53 yards and a TD.It was the seventh consecutive victory dating to last season for Illinois (3-0), its longest winning streak since it won seven in a row in 2011.Broc Lowry threw …
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Bret Bielema’s spirited halftime speech jolts No. 9 Illinois into high gear in 38-0 rout of Western Michigan
CHAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan 38-0 on Saturday night. Kaden Feagin rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown and Ca’Lil Valentine ran for 63 yards and a score. Hank Beatty caught six passes for 53 yards and a TD. It was the seventh consecutive victory dating to last season for Illinois (3-0), its longest winning streak since it won seven in a row in 2011. Broc Lowry…
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