Illini in a much-needed upset? They're not in Kansas anymore. Week 2 CFB picks: chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports…

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NU loses in 2OT. Six straight Ls against noted football school Duke.

How ’bout you, NIU? In a related development: Holy sh*t!

Illini with an almost picture-perfect opening drive until Laughery drops the easiest chance at a TD catch he'll ever have. A 3-0 lead that should've been 7-0 and — just like that — the feeling turns a few degrees toward the negative at Memorial.

Pick-six, Xavier Scott. Second INT of the night for him. Just a massive play with under a minute left in the half. #Illini take 13-10 lead and get the second-half kickoff.

Illinois is not playing particularly well yet leads 20-17 against Kansas with 9:34 to go. Has tonight been a good sign or not so much?

He looks really good

Illinois beats No. 19 23-17, first W against ranked, noncon opponent since 2011.

So you're saying it's not that pathetic? Nice.

#Illini fight past No. 19 Kansas 23-17 on a night at Memorial Stadium that just might signal change chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports…

Developed #TheHardWay

"For the Illini (2-0), it was the first win against a ranked, non-conference opponent since 2011. More important, it was the start — one can only believe — of repelling the struggles that have followed the Illini," writes Steve Greenberg. trib.al/WjdIf2U

Are we Bearing down yet?

The Bears couldn't run it, couldn't throw it, couldn't hold on to it and couldn't keep the other guys out of the end zone. Other than that, not a bad first half.

Hard to believe how far off Caleb Williams' throws are. Looks completely rattled. A terrible debut so far.

Amazing. 😂

The best worst Bears game ever. God bless America.

Caleb Williams wasn’t good in his debut. The #Bears D and special teams were: chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/09/…

Players aren't required to be made available to the media while injured. We did not speak to her today.