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Huge 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football alive for his commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 24, 2025

5 pivotal Big Ten games Illinois volleyball needs to win to make the NCAA tournament

Kamden Wollard

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Sep 24, 2025

Crucial piece to the Illinois basketball team still a question mark for 2025-26

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2025

Illinois football vs USC Trojans – How to watch, weather, and series history

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Illinois football drops gut-wrenching news about star player

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 intriguing Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football presser vs Indiana

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks to a referee prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois football season on the brink heading into top 25 matchup vs USC Trojans

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) leads his team onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Despite horrific showing, Illinois football still on national radar

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2025

Iowa State at Illinois | Highlights | Big Ten Volleyball | 09/20/2025

Illinois volleyball falls to Iowa State in four sets

Kamden Wollard

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Sep 21, 2025

5 heartbreaking observations from the Illinois football loss to Indiana

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2025

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call with his assistants during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Key Illinois basketball transfer is cleared for takeoff

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 19, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema and quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois football's new era feels so rewarding

Kamden Wollard

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Sep 19, 2025

3 important thoughts on the men's Illinois basketball Big Ten schedule

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 19, 2025

Hernandez, Philpot could be keys for Illini volleyball in 2025

Illinois volleyball vs Iowa State history, how to watch, key players, and prediction

Kamden Wollard

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Sep 19, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) steps into the light on the tunnel before the start of a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football injury list vs Indiana could mean a shootout on Saturday

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Massive uncertainty with key player on the Illinois football defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Illinois football seeing success despite key wide receiver's lack of production

Owen Christopher

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Sep 18, 2025

3 keys for the Illinois football defense vs Indiana Hoosiers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Luke Altmyer, Western Michigan v Illinois

Bret Bielema shares story that will make Illinois fans love Luke Altmyer even more

Sam Fariss

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Sep 18, 2025

3 keys for the Illinois football offense vs Indiana Hoosiers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team during the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema has high praise for a sleeping giant on the Illinois football roster

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 16, 2025

Prime Illinois football recruiting target after UCLA fires DeShaun Foster

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 15, 2025

Upcoming Illinois football schedule just got ratcheted up with latest AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 15, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from Illinois football presser vs Western Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2025

Illini head coach Brad Underwood, in orange, and associate head coach Orlando Antigua greets fans at the Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Washington Community High School. The Redbirds' rallied to defeat Kankakee 65-63 in overtime.

Brad Underwood has massive weekend, as Illinois basketball tries to build for future

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2025

5 intriguing observations from the Illinois football win over Western Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2025

Bret Bielema is taking the anti-Bill Belichick approach

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 13, 2025

Injury list growing for Illinois football entering game against Western Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 13, 2025

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