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Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) throws a pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the third quarter during the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl.

Former Illinois QB Tommy DeVito gets a new two-year deal with the Patriots

Sam Fariss

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Mar 6, 2026

Newest Illinois defensive coordinator should excite fans

Owen Christopher

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Mar 4, 2026

Huge commitment gives Illinois football a key piece on defense for 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2026

Bret Bielema trying to help the Illinois secondary via the Sunshine State

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema motions during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Illinois football is battling some big Texas programs for elite wide receiver

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Illinois football eyeing a baseball commit for the class of 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

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

Official visit locked in for key in-state Illinois football recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 27, 2026

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

Elite 4-star recruit includes Illinois football on impressive top 8 list

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 26, 2026

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball during the 2025 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 30, 2025.

NFL Combine is step 2 for Luke Altmyer to showcase talent to scouts

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 25, 2026

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

East Coast 4-star recruit could provide Illinois with next great outside linebacker

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2026

Nov 2, 2013; University Park, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) drops back for a pass during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Illinois 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Former Illinois football star calling plays for future NFL Hall of Famer

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 23, 2026

Jan 21, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley during the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NFL veteran set to help Illinois football in a big way

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 16, 2026

Sep 4, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck celebrates following a 13-7 victory against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Good, average, and ugly from the Illinois football hiring of Bobby Hauck

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 14, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Big target 2027 wide receiver sets official visit with Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 14, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Key Illinois football player going through an exciting career change

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 12, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Play for Illinois football, get to the pinnacle of the game

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 9, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy with Doug from Liberty Mutual against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Did Bret Bielema drop massive hint on next Illinois football defensive coordinator?

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2026

Illinois football coaching staff takes another hit

Owen Christopher

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Feb 4, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois football loses key coach to the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after a fumble recovery against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

One of the classic Super Bowl prop bets will feature a former Illinois football star

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Final recruiting rankings have Illinois football with one of the elite 2026 prospects

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 28, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 11 Ohio State at Illinois

Illinois has three games that could determine a College Football Playoff spot

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 2026

NFC Championship Game: Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

Multiple Illinois football players don coveted Super Bowl roster spots

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 27, 2026

2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl - Tennessee v Illinois

Top 5 positions Illinois football enhanced in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 19, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 30 Music City Bowl Tennessee vs Illinois

Top 5 positions Illinois football didn’t address enough in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 19, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 13 Western Michigan at Illinois

Illinois football adds huge piece and it wasn’t from the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 15, 2026

Oct 19, 2013; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) stands in the pocket created by offensive linesman Alex Hill (52), offensive linesman Michael Heitz (74) and offensive linesman Simon Cvijanovic (68) to pass the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin wins 56-32 over Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowksi-Imagn Images

Former Illinois football star turning heads in the NFL coaching ranks

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 15, 2026

Illinois football has brought a monstrous new addition to Champaign

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 14, 2026

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