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Western Michigan v Michigan

Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan tumbles, UCLA surprises, and Ohio State flexes

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 7, 2026

Katin Houser flashes what could be his most valuable attribute for Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 6, 2026

Oregon knee-knocker against Boise State gives new hope for an Illinois football upset

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 5, 2026

Huge Illinois football recruiting target set to visit during Purdue outing

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 5, 2026

UAB v Illinois

5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football win over UAB

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 5, 2026

UAB v Illinois

Bret Bielema isn't letting Bobby Hauck take all the heat for poor Illinois defensive play

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 5, 2026

UAB v Illinois

Bret Bielema made the right choice with Katin Houser in a post-Luke Altmyer era

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 4, 2026

UAB v Illinois

Illinois has an immediate red flag that Bobby Hauck needs to fix stat

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 4, 2026

UAB v Illinois

5 winners and 3 losers from Illinois' closer than expected win over UAB

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 4, 2026

UAB v Illinois

5 huge observations from the Illinois football win over UAB

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 3, 2026

UAB v Illinois

Illinois pulled a rabbit out of a hat to fend of UAB in a nail-biting first half

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 3, 2026

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Which Illinois football players could be knocking down records in 2026

Owen Christopher

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Sep 3, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 01 Rutgers at Illinois

UAB vs. Illinois final odds and predictions for the Illini's season-opener

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 3, 2026

Western Michigan v Illinois

5 bold Illinois football predictions heading into the game vs UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema's emotional response to Illinois players making NFL rosters is a tearjerker

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 2, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 01 Rutgers at Illinois

3 keys for the Illinois football offense to bury the UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 13 Western Michigan at Illinois

3 keys for the Illinois football defense to shut down the UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

Detroit Lions v Indianapolis Colts

Luke Altmyer landing with the Detroit Lions practice squad isn't the end of the world

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 1, 2026

2026 Illinois Spring Football Practice

Carson Boyd gives Illinois football the backup they need for the 2026 campaign

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2026

Aug 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rob Carter Jr. (39) tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Mapping out Illinois football movement during the NFL 53-man roster cuts

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Northwestern v Illinois

Bret Bielema jokingly throws Brad Underwood under the bus for Illinois foreign affairs

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Illinois v Washington

Optimistic update on Jayshon Platt is exactly what Illinois football needed

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 11 Ohio State at Illinois

Illinois football injury report vs. UAB Blazers

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 30, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois football Lone Star State commit displays top high school highlight to start 2026 season

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 30, 2026

2026 Illinois Spring Football Practice

3 winners and 2 losers for Illinois as fall camp comes to a close

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 29, 2026

Illinois football vs UAB Blazers how to watch, series history, and players to watch

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Missoula, MT, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck looks on during the first half against the Montana State Bobcats at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Thomas Shroyer-Imagn Images

Legend Bobby Hauck has given Illinois football the quote of the season

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 28, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the second half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Illinois football is building Katin Houser into a robot for the 2026 season

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 27, 2026

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