Illinois Football

Bret Bielema, Chattanooga v Illinois

Fighting Illini get thrilling update ahead of Week 1 straight from Bret Bielema

Sam Fariss
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Former Illinois football commit gets funny penalty in disastrous weekend

The key that may get Illinois football into the College Football Playoff

Illinois football vs. Western Illinois betting odds for week one

Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois commit Kamden Lopati is on a fast track to superstar

Rees Woodcock
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Minnesota v Illinois

Game-by-game prediction for the Illinois football 2025 season

Rees Woodcock
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Arizona Cardinals v Denver Broncos - NFL Preseason 2025

Pat Bryant has the green light to be great with the Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

New College Football Playoff metric should bode well for Illinois football

Jon Rhoades
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Illinois v Northwestern

Where will the next Illinois quarterback come from?

Owen Christopher
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Arizona Cardinals v Denver Broncos - NFL Preseason 2025

Super Bowl coach shows praise for rookie Pat Bryant

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football will need new faces at wide receiver to get up to speed quickly

Rees Woodcock
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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.

Bret Bielema is nailing down the nitty-gritty with just days until kick-off

Sam Fariss
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Arizona Cardinals v Denver Broncos - NFL Preseason 2025

Pat Bryant keeps building case for early playing time with Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock
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Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois running backs provide underrated strength heading into 2025 season

Rees Woodcock
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Los Angeles Chargers OTA Offseason Workout

Former Illinois football lineman makes the best play in the NFL

Rees Woodcock
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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois football quarterback room the engine of the program

Rees Woodcock
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Michigan State v Illinois

Injury deals a hit to the Illinois football running back room

Owen Christopher
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Luke Altmyer, South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Tack on another preseason watch list for Illinois QB Luke Altmyer

Sam Fariss
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New York Giants v Buffalo Bills - NFL Preseason 2025

Illinois football well represented in NFL preseason week 1

Owen Christopher
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Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Another SEC team finishes behind the Illinois football program

Rees Woodcock
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Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois looking to pluck huge 4-star recruit from SEC country

Rees Woodcock
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

First AP Top 25 poll makes it a harder for Illinois to reach College Football Playoff

Rees Woodcock
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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

How early can Illinois football crack the top 10 of the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois football ready to prove first AP Top 25 poll isn’t a fluke

Rees Woodcock
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St Louis Battlehawks v Memphis Showboats

Future Illinois football quarterback gets invite into prestigious game

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) celebrates after sacking Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois football defensive line being strongest group means one of two things

Rees Woodcock
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Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant has a battle ahead on the Denver Broncos depth chart

Rees Woodcock
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Pat McAfee hosts the ESPN College GameDay show before the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

3 ways ESPN has shown a bias against Illinois and Big Ten football

Jon Rhoades
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