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Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets player running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football presser vs Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 2, 2025

5 encouraging observations from the Illinois football win over Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 1, 2025

Rutgers vs. Illinois final odds and prediction for Week 10

Josh Yourish

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Nov 1, 2025

Illinois football eyeing Florida for a playmaking wide receiver

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2025

In a loaded 2026 recruiting class, Illinois football emerges looking good

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2025

3 keys for the Illinois football defense against Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2025

3 keys for the Illinois football offense against Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2025

Big-time JUCO offensive lineman a prime Illinois football recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2025

Illinois football looking to boost offensive line in a big way in 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2025

Illinois football vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights – How to watch, weather, and series history

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 29, 2025

Illinois football vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights betting odds for week 10

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 29, 2025

Chase Brown flexes his football IQ in brilliant play for the Cincinnati Bengals

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 28, 2025

Former Illinois star bursts onto the scene with the Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2025

Pain is also invited to the Illinois football expectations party

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2025

5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football presser vs Washington

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2025

5 painful observations from the Illinois football loss to Washington

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2025

Offense keeping Illinois football afloat despite Swiss cheese defense

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2025

5 key week nine games for Illinois’ College Football Playoff hopes

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2025

Illinois football vs Washington Huskies betting odds for week 9

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 24, 2025

3 keys for the Illinois football defense against the Washington Huskies

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 24, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 keys for the Illinois football offense against the Washington Huskies

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm-ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Bret Bielema still sees a clear path for Illinois to get to the Playoffs

Sam Fariss

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Oct 21, 2025

Illinois football vs Washington Huskies – How to watch, weather, and series history

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 20, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Super-athlete recruit keeps Illinois football in the mix for commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2025

Illinois football moving back into familiar home as chaos ensues

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2025

Illinois football kicker on pace for historic season

Owen Christopher

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Oct 16, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) tackles Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Jordan Anderson (23) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.

Illinois football resume and path to the College Football Playoff after week 7

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 13, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Penn State 4-star recruit a nice Illinois football target after James Franklin firing

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 13, 2025

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