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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 10 Illinois at Michigan State

Latest AP Top 25 release just made the end of Illinois' season infinitely harder

Ericka Brockish

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Illinois football lost Katin Houser to injury but his mentorship has proved invaluable

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2026

Bret Bielema prepared Illinois football for the Michael Clayton II experience

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2026

Michael Clayton II proving pressure truly does make diamonds for Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Brad Underwood is clearly well-respected amongst his fellow coaches in the Big Ten

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 11, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) leaves the game after a third quarter injury against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Worst fears about Katin Houser injury have come true for Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) pitches the ball to Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) during the first quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

5 exhausting observations from the Illinois football win over Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 03 Purdue at Illinois

Illinois football injury update on quarterback Katin Houser

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 03 Purdue at Illinois

Illinois football road map to a bowl game for the 2026 season isn't that crazy

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 03 Purdue at Illinois

Illinois football messed around and made Michigan State a must-win for bowl hopes

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2026

University of Illinois vs University of Connecticut, 2026 NCAA National Semifinals

3 Illinois basketball preseason All-Big Ten snubs who could crash the party

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2026

NCAA BASKETBALL: MAR 21 Women's Championship First Round - Colorado vs Illinois

Shauna Green gives impeccable insight on non-compete clause with Illinois basketball

Kellen Sherman

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Oct 10, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 03 Purdue at Illinois

Final odds and predictions for Illinois vs. Michigan State in a must-win game for the Illini

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 10, 2026

David Mirkovic has an alter ego when he steps on the court for Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 9, 2026

Illinois vs. Duke potential Final Four preview ticket prices put other events to shame

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 9, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Elite Eight - Houston

Illinois basketball premier status puts the program in the national TV limelight

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 9, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood works on his game plan before the first half against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood isn’t forgetting his trials and tribulations with Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 8, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

David Mirkovic's positive injury update still doesn't give answers on his starting status this season

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 8, 2026

Jayshon Platt officially has his best chance at making his Illinois debut

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 8, 2026

The Homecoming loss to Purdue puts identity-less Illinois football under a new microscope

Pleas Honeywood

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Oct 8, 2026

2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - First Round - Nashville

Illinois basketball making Charis Rainey top 5 shows mindset for the future

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 8, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 03 Purdue at Illinois

Collin Dixon's time has finally arrived and Illinois is reaping the rewards

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 7, 2026

Transfer portal seems like Illinois basketball's best friend in wake of Darius Wabbington news

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2026

Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema isn't going to panic about where Illinois is just five weeks into the season

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 6, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Illinois Fighting Illini News: Top basketball recruits crack top 10, volleyball storms into top 25, and more

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Top Illinois basketball recruiting targets for 2028 have hit the upgrade button

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2026

Denver Broncos avoid massive blow to offense with Pat Bryant injury update

Kellen Sherman

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Oct 5, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Illinois officially reaches contender status with No. 1 ranking in Big Ten Preseason Poll

Ericka Brockish

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Oct 5, 2026

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