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Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy with Doug from Liberty Mutual against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Did Bret Bielema drop massive hint on next Illinois football defensive coordinator?

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2026

5 incredible observations from the Illinois basketball win over Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2026

Big trade enables Illinois basketball stars to team up in the NBA

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2026

3 key questions for the Illinois basketball clash with Oregon

Kellen Sherman

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks at a referee during the first half of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to get a sweep of Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 4, 2026

Illinois v Washington

Illinois football coaching staff takes another hit

Owen Christopher

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Feb 4, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) tip off to start the game at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball shattering records with appointment television

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 31, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (left) and Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg (right) shake hands before the game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Fred Hoiberg’s postgame praise for Keaton Wagler is music to Illinois fan’s ears

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and teammate Ben Humrichhous (3) celebrate a win against the Washington Huskies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top teams should be scared, as Illinois basketball is lurking

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 3, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots a free throw against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Monumental wins put Illinois basketball in NCAA tournament driver’s seat

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate after a shot in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

5 glorious observations from the Illinois basketball win over Nebraska

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 1, 2026

Maryland v Illinois

3 key questions for the Illinois basketball clash with Washington

Kellen Sherman

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Feb 1, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) passes the ball as he is guarded by Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to exact revenge on Nebraska

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 1, 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

Illinois football loses key coach to the Ohio State Buckeyes

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after a fumble recovery against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

One of the classic Super Bowl prop bets will feature a former Illinois football star

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives the ball around Washington Huskies guard Quimari Peterson (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting observations from the Illinois basketball win over Washington

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 30, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Final recruiting rankings have Illinois football with one of the elite 2026 prospects

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 28, 2026

Maryland v Illinois

Illinois basketball superstar center continues to stack up accolades

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 28, 2026

Ohio State v Illinois

Keaton Wagler's historic night jars the memory of some great Illinois performances

Kamden Wollard

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Jan 28, 2026

Illinois v Texas

3 major questions for the Illinois basketball clash with UCLA

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 28, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 11 Ohio State at Illinois

Illinois has three games that could determine a College Football Playoff spot

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 2026

NFC Championship Game: Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

Multiple Illinois football players don coveted Super Bowl roster spots

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks at a referee during the first half of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball in a rare position in latest NCAA tournament bracket prediction

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 26, 2026

Illinois v Purdue

A massive Illinois basketball win receives massive love in national eyes

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) looks at his teammate during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

How Keaton Wagler can graduate from Illinois basketball star to program legend

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

5 monster observations from the Illinois basketball win over Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 25, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) brings the ball up against Maryland Terrapins guard David Coit (8) in the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has a great path to a top seed in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 24, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives for a basket against Maryland Terrapins guard Andre Mills (7) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images

3 huge questions for the Illinois basketball team vs Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 24, 2026

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