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Detroit Lions v Indianapolis Colts

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

Manuella Alves returning will elevate Illinois basketball exponentially in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 31, 2026

Quentin Coleman and Keaton Wagler show what could have been at Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 31, 2026

Syracuse at Illinois | Extended Highlights | Big Ten Volleyball | 08/30/2026

Illinois Volleyball kicks of the 2026 season with a big bounce back victory

Kamden Wollard

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Aug 31, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; Rosemont, Illinois, USA; IllinoisÕs Berry Wallace speaks during Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Berry Wallace isn't letting the men's Illinois basketball team have all the draft fun

Kellen Sherman

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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

Northwestern v Illinois

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Illinois v Washington

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

2026 Illinois Spring Football Practice

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

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 29, 2026

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

Brad Underwood isn't letting anything stop him from getting Illinois back to the Final Four

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 28, 2026

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 2026

Illini commit Quinton Kitt jokes with his fellow coaches Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, during the Curley “Boo” Johnson Skills for Life Basketball Academy camps at Central School and Washington Middle School in Washington.

Class of 2027 gets stronger with update to Illinois basketball commits

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

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep guard Kaden House (10) defends against Spire Institute (OH) guard King Gibson (2) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has another 5-star recruit in the crosshairs for 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 27, 2026

Millennium Tigers guard Cameron Holmes (3) defends Sunnyslope Vikings Darius Wabbington (21) during their Open Division boys basketball state semifinals game at Chaparral High School in Phoenix on March 5, 2025.

Illinois has leveled-up after its Final Four run and recruiting targets are proof

Ericka Brockish

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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

Illinois v Wisconsin

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

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

2027 NBA Draft projected to have Illinois basketball fingerprints all over it

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

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

Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball locked and loaded with top 100 players

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 26, 2026

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