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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players take the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Laying out a perfect Saturday roadmap for Illinois football

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Oct 26, 2024

Illinois football fans sound off on choice of helmet against the Oregon Ducks

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Oct 26, 2024

Illinois football survives another week of chaos with more to come

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Oct 25, 2024

3 biggest worries for the Illinois football team against Oregon

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Oct 24, 2024

Michigan v Illinois

Illinois football a serious contender for top JUCO cornerback

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Oct 23, 2024

Michigan v Illinois

3 areas of attack for the Illinois football team against Oregon

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Oct 23, 2024

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois football flips homegrown class of 2025 recruit from North Carolina

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Oct 21, 2024

Purdue v Illinois

Illinois football has chance to cause chaos and reshape the College Football Playoff

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Oct 21, 2024

Michigan v Illinois

Illinois football projected AP Top 25 landing spot after huge Michigan win

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Oct 20, 2024

Michigan v Illinois

5 massive observations from the Illinois football win over Michigan

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Oct 19, 2024

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Miles Scott (10) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football defense wakes up in the first half against tough Michigan offense

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Oct 19, 2024

Purdue v Illinois

Michigan could be another building block in the Bret Bielema era of Illinois football

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Oct 19, 2024

Purdue v Illinois

3 areas of attack for the Illinois football team against Michigan

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Oct 16, 2024

Purdue v Illinois

Latest AP Top 25 shows respect for the Illinois football program

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Oct 14, 2024

Purdue v Illinois

Defense? Luke Altmyer doesn’t need no stinking Illinois football defense

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Oct 12, 2024

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Luke Zardzin (42) recovers a fumble in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 stressful observations from the Illinois football win over Purdue

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Oct 12, 2024

Illinois v Nebraska

Brilliant play calling highlights big first half for Illinois football against Purdue

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Oct 12, 2024

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football enters pivotal class of 2025 recruiting weekend

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Oct 11, 2024

Illinois v Nebraska

3 big areas where the Illinois football team can attack Purdue

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Oct 11, 2024

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois football behind Nebraska in Big Ten power rankings? What?

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Oct 9, 2024

Big 10 2024

Anonymity could be the Illinois football secret weapon to make the College Football Playoff

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Oct 9, 2024

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois football trying to get into running for 4-star cornerback

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Oct 7, 2024

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) walks on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Wild weekend AP Top 25 ramifications for the Illinois football program

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Oct 6, 2024

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs while trying against Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tyler Elsdon (43) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Early games could impact Illinois football in the long run

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Oct 5, 2024

Nov 10, 2007; Columbus, OH, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini receiver Will Judson (13) celebrates with the student section after a victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Fighting Illini beat the Buckeyes 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Illinois football fans know what Vanderbilt is feeling after huge win over Alabama

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Oct 5, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) calls out the defense in the second quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Bengals led 16-10 at halftime.

NFL teams relying on former Illinois football players for key roles

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Oct 3, 2024

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois football targeting a big-time enforcer on the recruiting trail

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Oct 2, 2024

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer looking to rewrite Illinois football record book with 2024 season

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Sep 30, 2024

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