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

Illinois HC Bret Bielema has high praise for his starting QB

Sam Fariss

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Jul 29, 2025

Bret Bielema’s quarterback room competence is what keeps Illinois football afloat

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 28, 2025

Luke Altmyer keeps building his Illinois football legend

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 28, 2025

Lone Illinois offensive star on 2025 Maxwell Award Watch List for Fighting Illini

Sam Fariss

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Jul 28, 2025

Bret Bielema, Illinois v Minnesota

Monster in-state 4-star OL schedules unofficial visit with Fighting Illini

Sam Fariss

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Jul 28, 2025

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema takes the field fro the the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Illinois football shocks recruiting world with massive quarterback commit

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2025

Chicago Bears Introduce Ben Johnson as Head Coach

Chicago Bears missed the boat when it came to imitating Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2025

Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois football players with the most to gain during the 2025 season

Owen Christopher

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Jul 26, 2025

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 starting fast could be in order for the Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 26, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

New metric will have Illinois fresh for a run at the College Football Playoff

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 26, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines.

NFL franchise seemingly copies the Fighting Illini's throwback uniforms

Sam Fariss

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Jul 25, 2025

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

How Illinois head coach Bret Bielema handles NIL with a development focus

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 24, 2025

Michigan State v Illinois

Luke Altmyer talks Illinois challenges that fueled 2024 at Big Ten Media Days

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 22, 2025

Kansas v Illinois

Illinois football CB Xavier Scott keeps it real at Big Ten Media Days

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 22, 2025

Illinois v Northwestern

Luke Altmyer's NFL Draft stock is a fluid situation heading into key Illinois season

Owen Christopher

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Jul 22, 2025

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Two Illinois football players reach elite status in the Big Ten

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 22, 2025

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hugs running back Josh McCray (6) before the first half at Memorial Stadium.

Jacob Eberhart reason behind his commitment will have Illinois fans in tears

Sam Fariss

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Jul 22, 2025

Illinois v Rutgers

Massive letdowns have plagued Illinois football, but 2025 is a different animal

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 21, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jaheim Clarke (25) celebrates his fumble recovery against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football among the elite in the Big Ten to start the 2025 campaign

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 21, 2025

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a call during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. Indiana position breakdown of the biggest game in series history

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 19, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; The Cheeze-It mascot poses with a sign after the game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football might be the key to the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 18, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer tabbed as a top Big Ten arm entering 2025

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 17, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Top 5 most underrated Illinois football players in College Football 26

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 15, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois' College Football 26 roster signals a big 2025 season

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 15, 2025

Michigan v Illinois

Illinois football rattling the recruiting landscape with massive 4-star commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2025

Michigan v Illinois

2025 Illinois football will feature one of the elite edge rushers in the country

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What are the floor and ceiling for Illinois football in 2025

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 9, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) before the play call against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football bowl win over South Carolina continues to age well

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 7, 2025

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