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5 huge observations from the Illinois football win over UAB

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 3, 2026

Illinois pulled a rabbit out of a hat to fend of UAB in a nail-biting first half

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 3, 2026

Which Illinois football players could be knocking down records in 2026

Owen Christopher

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Sep 3, 2026

UAB vs. Illinois final odds and predictions for the Illini's season-opener

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 3, 2026

5 bold Illinois football predictions heading into the game vs UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema's emotional response to Illinois players making NFL rosters is a tearjerker

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 2, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 01 Rutgers at Illinois

3 keys for the Illinois football offense to bury the UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 13 Western Michigan at Illinois

3 keys for the Illinois football defense to shut down the UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

Luke Altmyer landing with the Detroit Lions practice squad isn't the end of the world

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 1, 2026

Carson Boyd gives Illinois football the backup they need for the 2026 campaign

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rob Carter Jr. (39) tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Mapping out Illinois football movement during the NFL 53-man roster cuts

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Bret Bielema jokingly throws Brad Underwood under the bus for Illinois foreign affairs

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Optimistic update on Jayshon Platt is exactly what Illinois football needed

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 11 Ohio State at Illinois

Illinois football injury report vs. UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois football Lone Star State commit displays top high school highlight to start 2026 season

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 30, 2026

3 winners and 2 losers for Illinois as fall camp comes to a close

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 29, 2026

Illinois football vs UAB Blazers how to watch, series history, and players to watch

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Missoula, MT, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck looks on during the first half against the Montana State Bobcats at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Thomas Shroyer-Imagn Images

Legend Bobby Hauck has given Illinois football the quote of the season

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 28, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the second half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Illinois football is building Katin Houser into a robot for the 2026 season

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 27, 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

Despite AP Top 25 lack of confidence, how quickly can Illinois football be ranked?

Owen Christopher

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Aug 27, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema dishes out Illinois' perfect response to Big Ten's new legislation

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 27, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Early odds and a prediction for Illinois' season-opener against UAB

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 27, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 13 Western Michigan at Illinois

Brayden Trimble is the obvious answer to Illinois' WR problems and Bret Bielema knows it

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 26, 2026

Bret Bielema dodged a bullet with newest Illinois additions now deemed ineligible

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 26, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Illinois football will need a massive youth movement after bad injury news

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 26, 2026

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Illinois football looks to sweep Duke, as Blue Devils name starting quarterback

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 26, 2026

Jayshon Platt's injury brings questions to Illinois' already thin wide receiver room

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 25, 2026

Bret Bielema's depth-building hopes cut off at the legs by Big Ten's new NFL rule

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 25, 2026

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