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Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2026

Illinois basketball cleaned up regular season accolades ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 4, 2026

They weren't MVPs but Mihailo Petrovic and AJ Redd had the play of the game vs Oregon

Sam Fariss

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Mar 4, 2026

Brad Underwood finally got what he needed out of his biggest transfer addition at the perfect time

Sam Fariss

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Mar 4, 2026

3 crucial keys for Illinois basketball to beat Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates an 80-54 win against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 encouraging observations from the Illinois basketball win over Oregon

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini players huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Illinois Baseball looks to continue hot streak in midweek matchup vs in-state foe

Kamden Wollard

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Mar 3, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) embraces Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) after a score during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Weekend chaos gives Illinois basketball an NCAA tournament prediction surprise

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Easy Big Ten close benefits these Illinois basketball stars

Owen Christopher

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Mar 2, 2026

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

3 tough observations from Illinois basketball loss to Minnesota

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 2, 2026

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Dan Hartleb after the game at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The stars were bright from an Illinois baseball perfect weekend

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 2, 2026

Illinois' Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) shows three fingers as the Illinois' bench celebrates her three-pointer during the Indiana versus Illinois women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

3 key questions for Illinois basketball finale vs. Minnesota

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 1, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Tournament could set up NCAA tournament play-in matchup for Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) smiles as teammates play on the court during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

NCAA tournament prediction update has Illinois basketball holding on for dear life

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

Feb 7, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood protests a call during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Illinois has been haunted by this one glaring issue in the Brad Underwood era

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting Brad Underwood quotes from the Illinois basketball presser vs Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives to the basket as Michigan Wolverines guard L.J. Cason (2) defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 painful observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) drives to the basket and shoots the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Ayo Dosunmu escaped one of the biggest tank jobs of the NBA season

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 27, 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

Jan 23, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) takes the court with teammates before a game with the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Jake Davis nails it when describing Morez Johnson Jr.’s return to Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 27, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts to a play during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to secure a massive win over Michigan

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

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois knocking on the door of rare NCAA tournament program accomplishment

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

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers (20) works out during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The good and bad about a potential Ty Rodgers return to Illinois this season

Owen Christopher

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Feb 25, 2026

Oregon guard Katie Fiso goes up for a shot over Illinois forward Cearah Parchment as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Star Illinois basketball freshman finishes big week with another award

Kellen Sherman

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Feb 25, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN lays out intriguing path for Illinois basketball in NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2026

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