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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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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.

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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

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs while trying against Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tyler Elsdon (43) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Early games could impact Illinois football in the long run

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Nov 10, 2007; Columbus, OH, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini receiver Will Judson (13) celebrates with the student section after a victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Fighting Illini beat the Buckeyes 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Illinois football fans know what Vanderbilt is feeling after huge win over Alabama

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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

Illinois football targeting a big-time enforcer on the recruiting trail

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer looking to rewrite Illinois football record book with 2024 season

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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

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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

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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

Morez Johnson Jr. tagged as “under-the-radar” for the Illinois basketball team

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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with head coach Jim McElwain (right) after a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Top in-state recruiting target still a big priority for the Illinois football program

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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

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Illinois v Michigan

Top Illinois basketball recruiting target continues to rise in rankings

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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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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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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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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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