CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The loose ball tumbled through the end zone, slipping through one set of fingertips, then another, blue-and-orange bodies clawing desperately aside cardinal-and-gold ones. So much ...

celebration and left USC stunned in a 34-32 final. It was a nail-biter to the very end, featuring thrilling plays, a back-and forth comeback, and a final kick that made all the difference. "I knew the ...

CHAMPAIGN — No. 21 USC ran head-first into a No. 23 Illinois team that was more than eager to bounce back from a 53-point loss. Illinois’ David Olano kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to ...