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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Debo Williams (0) in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

3 keys for the Illinois football offense against the Purdue Boilermakers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2025

Illinois football vs Purdue Boilermakers – How to watch, weather, and series history

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2025

Illinois football vs Purdue Boilermakers betting odds for week 6

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2025

Illinois football headlines Big Ten weekly honors after big-time win over Trojans

Sam Fariss

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Sep 29, 2025

USC v Illinois

Illinois football success isn’t a mirage amid gauntlet stretch of 2025 season

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 28, 2025

USC v Illinois

Bret Bielema is tough but fair when it comes to the Illinois football transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 28, 2025

Western Michigan v Illinois

Transfer portal hits Illinois football midseason with former 4-star departure

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives players a hand after a 34-32 win against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football presser vs USC Trojans

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2025

USC v Illinois

5 huge observations from the Illinois football win over the USC Trojans

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2025

Bret Bielema, Illinois v Indiana

Bret Bielema's trickery pushes Fighting Illini past the Trojans

Sam Fariss

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Sep 27, 2025

Illinois v Indiana

Illinois football has a golden opportunity against the USC Trojans

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

3 keys for the Illinois football offense vs USC Trojans

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 26, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Dylan Stewart (6) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Miles Scott (10) in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football injury report vs USC Trojans provide hope for struggling defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 25, 2025

Western Michigan v Illinois

Huge 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football alive for his commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 24, 2025

Illinois v Indiana

Illinois football vs USC Trojans – How to watch, weather, and series history

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Illinois football drops gut-wrenching news about star player

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 intriguing Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football presser vs Indiana

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks to a referee prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois football season on the brink heading into top 25 matchup vs USC Trojans

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) leads his team onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Despite horrific showing, Illinois football still on national radar

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2025

Illinois v Indiana

5 heartbreaking observations from the Illinois football loss to Indiana

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema and player defensive back Miles Scott (10) before an NCAA game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Horrible call gets key Illinois football defensive player ejected against Indiana

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 20, 2025

Western Illinois v Illinois

Welcome to the biggest Illinois football game this century

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 20, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema and quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois football's new era feels so rewarding

Kamden Wollard

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Sep 19, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) steps into the light on the tunnel before the start of a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football injury list vs Indiana could mean a shootout on Saturday

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Illinois v Northwestern

Massive uncertainty with key player on the Illinois football defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Illinois v Duke

Illinois football seeing success despite key wide receiver's lack of production

Owen Christopher

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Sep 18, 2025

Western Illinois v Illinois

3 keys for the Illinois football defense vs Indiana Hoosiers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2025

Luke Altmyer, Western Michigan v Illinois

Bret Bielema shares story that will make Illinois fans love Luke Altmyer even more

Sam Fariss

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Sep 18, 2025

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