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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Illinois football flips homegrown class of 2025 recruit from North Carolina

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Illinois football has chance to cause chaos and reshape the College Football Playoff

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Illinois football projected AP Top 25 landing spot after huge Michigan win

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USC v Michigan

Illinois soccer needs to finish strong and hope for good luck

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Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) calls out the defense in the second quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Bengals led 16-10 at halftime.

NFL teams relying on former Illinois football players for key roles

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Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs around the block on Carolina Panthers cornerback Troy Hill (13) during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Former Illinois football great pivotal in breaking Cincinnati Bengals losing streak

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Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; National championship trophy on display in front of the Allstate good hands logo prior to the presentation to the LSU Tigers after the College Football Playoff national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

2024 Week 2 12-team College Football Playoff rankings prediction

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Michigan v Illinois

5 massive observations from the Illinois football win over Michigan

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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Miles Scott (10) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football defense wakes up in the first half against tough Michigan offense

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Purdue v Illinois

Michigan could be another building block in the Bret Bielema era of Illinois football

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Purdue v Illinois

3 areas of attack for the Illinois football team against Michigan

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball notches top international newcomer for 2024-25

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Illinois v Marquette

Big-time Pennsylvania guard receives love from Illinois basketball

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Impressive AP Top 25 streak ends for the Illinois basketball team

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Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the 2024 Big Ten WomenĂ­s Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball lands another top-40 recruit for the class of 2025

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Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football trying to get into running for 4-star cornerback

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball getting visit from top in-state recruit for 2026

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Illinois v Penn State

Illinois basketball continuing to pursue dynamic scoring recruit

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Dec 30, 2011; Champaign, IL, USA; The Big 10 logo on the Assembly Hall court before the start of the Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini game. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball inching closer to another 4-star commitment for 2025

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Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball making recruiting inroads with elite 2027 small forward

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Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams (83) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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Detroit Lions putting huge trust in former Illinois football wide receiver

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Cincinnati Bengals v Chicago Bears

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Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman

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Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback John Paddock (16) looks top pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Illinois football quarterback on NFL chopping block

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The logo of the Big Ten Conference is seen on a yard marker during Iowa Hawkeyes football Kids Day at Kinnick open practice, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. 210814 Ia Fb Kids Day 109 Jpg

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Projected Big Ten football standings for the 2024 season

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Detriot Lions v New York Giants

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Virginia v Maryland

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Michigan v Illinois

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2025 Ohio tight end receives Illinois football scholarship offer

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Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) during the 2015 Pro

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Illinois football loses a legend with the passing of Vontae Davis

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