The best Illinois Fighting Illini gifts for fans this Christmas season

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It seems like Halloween just wrapped up – and the turkey isn’t even thawed yet – but there’s no time to wait. Those sleigh bells are about to start ringing and you’ve got Illinois Fighting Illini fans in your life that need a great gift under the Christmas tree.

Don’t wait until the last snowflake falls to find that perfect gift. Instead, get your shopping taken care of early – then sit back and relax between Thanksgiving and Christmas morning.

We’re going to help you make each present a hit with our list of must-have gifts for Illinois Fighting Illini fans.

Let’s get started.

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Illinois Fighting Illini Team Logo Polos

A polo is great because it works at the office, at the stadium, on the golf course… or anywhere, really. So give someone the hookup.

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Illinois Fighting Illini Hats and Apparel from ’47 Brand

You probably recognize ’47 Brand for their great hats – but they’ve also got hoodies and t-shirts that feature the same high quality materials and craftsmanship as their lids.

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Illinois Fighting Illini Sweatshirts

Hey, look. It’s cold outside. Help someone stay nice and warm with a hoodie or pullover.

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Illinois Fighting Illini Jerseys

A jersey or two is essential for every fan. Make sure your friends or family are looking good.

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Illinois Fighting Illini T-Shirts

Who doesn’t love getting a new team logo shirt under the tree?

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Taylor Chip: Delightfully Perfect Cookies

A tasty treat for the holidays? Who says no to that? Taylor Chip cookies are insanely delicious and can be served in a number of ways (from chilled in the fridge to piping hot out of the stove or microwave) – and they’re all tasty.

Taylor Chip provided me with a box to review earlier this fall. They were great. Chewy, dense and massive (each cookie is at least 5.5 ounces) – these cookies are big enough to share (but I never wanted to). In fact, the last ‘brookie’ almost caused a fight in my home.

You can select your own cookies, or go with one of their pre-selected options. You can’t go wrong (they have nearly 30 varieties), but my personal favorite was the sugar cookie.

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Host FREEZE Beer Glasses – 16oz. Set of Two

Making sure the drinks are ice cold on gameday is crucial. But whoever has theese double-walled, insulated glasses won’t have to worry.

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Ultimate Variety Snack Sample Gift Box

Is it even gameday if the snacks aren’t out? If you’ve got a foodie in your fandom, then this box is for them.

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Meat Market: Inside The Smash-Mouth World Of College Football Recruiting by Bruce Feldman

This book is a bit dated know (it released in 2007), but it is still a fascinating look into the world of college football recruiting. A world which has only gotten messier in recent years.

It’s a must-read for college football fans.

Merry Christmas, FanSiders!

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