Andfrej Stojakovic sank a tough spin jumper, plus the foul, to extend the Illinois Fighting Illini's lead over the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.

Andrej Stojakovic scored 20 points, Keaton Wagler had 19 and No. 8 Illinois beat Long Island 98-58 on Saturday. David Mirkovic had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Illini (5-1), who bounced back nicely after losing to No.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas National Guard troops will return from Illinois before Thanksgiving after the controversial interstate deployment.

Preview the Nov 24 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAF game from November 22, 2025 on ESPN.

The Eastern Illinois Panthers face the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 13 of the college football season on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Police in Illinois said they captured Morgan Geyser more than 100 miles away from the Wisconsin group home where she disappeared

Luke Altmyer was sacked five times, and No. 21 Illinois lost to Wisconsin 27-10 on Saturday night. Darrion Dupree ran for 131 yards and two touchdowns for the Badgers.

Medicaid coverage for parental home visits The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has launched new Medicaid coverage of home visiting services for pregnant and parenting customers.

After several months, ICE has finally let a sitting member of Congress tour its processing facility in suburban Broadview.

Another massive story from Saturday's win was the play of Alabama's defense, who simply dominated the Eastern Illinois offense. Holding the Panthers off the scoreboard entirely, Alabama's defense held Eastern Illinois to only 34 total yards offensively, as well as 1-of-11 on third downs.

Alabama football finishes its 2025 regular-season home schedule vs. Eastern Illinois in Week 13. Follow for live updates.

Following are Roll Tide Wire's players of the week from Alabama's win over Eastern Illinois.