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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

Super-athlete recruit keeps Illinois football in the mix for commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2025

Illinois football moving back into familiar home as chaos ensues

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2025

Illinois football kicker on pace for historic season

Owen Christopher

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Oct 16, 2025

Massive decision date set for 4-star Illinois basketball recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 16, 2025

Illinois at Rutgers | Highlights | Big Ten Volleyball | 10/11/2025

Illinois volleyball sweeps the week, picks up two more Big Ten wins

Kamden Wollard

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Oct 14, 2025

Illinois v Texas

National media sleeping on the potential of the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 14, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

Preseason AP Top 25 shows the potential Illinois basketball has in 2025-26

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 13, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) tackles Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Jordan Anderson (23) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.

Illinois football resume and path to the College Football Playoff after week 7

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 13, 2025

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

Penn State 4-star recruit a nice Illinois football target after James Franklin firing

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 13, 2025

Believing he crossed the goal line, Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) reacts to watching a replay of his run on the video board during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Replay did not confirm Altmyer's beliefs.

Illinois football penalized for playing top teams in the country

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 13, 2025

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.

5 painful observations from the Illinois football loss to Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws downfield during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 big adjustments needed for Illinois football in the 2nd half vs Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football errors lowlight first half vs Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2025

Illinois v Purdue

5 games all Illinois football fans should keep an eye on in week 7

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Massive College Football Playoff ramifications in Illinois vs Ohio State game

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 11, 2025

Western Illinois v Illinois

Ohio State will expose us if Illinois football doesn't fix this glaring issue

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 9, 2025

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

Illinois football injury report vs Ohio State has running back room ready to go

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 9, 2025

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

Illinois football likely to return crucial starter against the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 7, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

3 keys for the Illinois football offense against the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 7, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois football vs Ohio State Buckeyes betting odds for week 7

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2025

Illinois v Purdue

Illinois football vs Ohio State Buckeyes – How to watch, weather, and series history

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2025

Marshall v Ohio State

Big Noon Kickoff is running it back for huge Illinois vs Ohio State matchup

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2025

Illinois v Purdue

Illinois football has huge day for future College Football Playoff hopes

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football presser vs Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 5, 2025

Illinois v Purdue

5 massive observations from the Illinois football win over Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2025

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.

Illinois HC Bret Bielema optimistic after sluggish start against Purdue

Sam Fariss

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Oct 4, 2025

Western Michigan v Illinois

Top 5 crucial games Illinois football fans should keep an eye on in week 6

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2025

USC v Illinois

Illinois football has a massive barometer game against Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 4, 2025

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