Good morning, Illini fans!
Here’s what you need to know today.
🏀 Mirkovic earns CBS Sports preseason All-America honors
Illinois sophomore David Mirkovic was named a first-team preseason All-American by CBS Sports on Wednesday, joining an elite group of five players. The honor adds to the buzz surrounding Mirkovic ahead of his second season in Champaign after helping lead the Illini to the Final Four last year.
The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 13.3 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a freshman. He is currently working his way back from offseason foot surgery.
🏐 Volleyball hosts No. 22 Michigan State
No. 24 Illinois returns home Thursday for a ranked Big Ten matchup against No. 22 Michigan State.
The Illini are looking to bounce back after falling to No. 16 Purdue in five sets Sunday. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT at Huff Hall, with the match airing on Big Ten Network.
🏈 Football prepares for Oregon
Illinois is in its bye week after a dramatic 38-37 overtime victory over Michigan State on Oct. 10. Kicker Ethan Moczulski earned Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors after converting all three field goals and all three extra points.
The Illini return to action Oct. 24 against Oregon.
🏀 Basketball’s first exhibition is Saturday
Illinois men’s basketball will face Cincinnati in its first exhibition game Saturday. The matchup will not be televised, but highlights and a box score are expected to be available afterward.
The regular season begins Nov. 2 against Fairleigh Dickinson.