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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: A detailed view of a Big Ten end zone pylon seen before the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Miles Scott earns Big Ten honor after big week for Illini

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Sep 5, 2023

Illinois football proving Big Ten Talent Composite rankings wrong

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Sep 5, 2023

Illinois football vs. Kansas Jayhawks betting line initial thoughts

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Sep 4, 2023

Illinois football: Luke Altmyer gets high marks from Pro Football Focus

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Sep 4, 2023

Sep 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) puts a hand to the helmet of Toledo Rockets linebacker CJ Wilson Jr. (33) on a run during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Grades for Luke Altmyer in the Illini win over Toledo

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Sep 3, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen at Big Ten football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Top 3 surprise performances in the Illini win over Toledo

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Sep 3, 2023

Sep 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with Toledo Rockets quarterback Dequan Finn (7) after the Fighting Illini won 30-28 at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Toledo

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Sep 3, 2023

Oct 29, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 most intriguing games of the 2023 season

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Sep 2, 2023

Sep 14, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Washington Huskies at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football vs. Toledo Rockets – 5 best betting lines

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Sep 2, 2023

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Reggie Love III #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini breaks a tackle from Shawn Preston Jr. #12 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second quarter during the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 key players for the Illini to beat Toledo

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Aug 31, 2023

Big Ten football score predictions for week 1 of the 2023 season

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Aug 31, 2023

Dec 20, 2022; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Toledo Rockets linebacker Dallas Gant (19) tackles Liberty Flames running back Shedro Louis (1) during the second half in the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Pregame grades for the Toledo Rockets defense

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2023

Dec 20, 2022; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Toledo Rockets quarterback Dequan Finn (7) throws a pass against the Liberty Flames during the first quarter in the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Pregame grades for the Toledo Rockets offense

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 31, 2023

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Aug 31, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 27: Reggie Love III #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini scores a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Memorial Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 key numbers for the Illini to beat Toledo

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Aug 29, 2023

Sep 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders cheer as the Illinois Fighting Illini play the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football vs. Toledo Rockets betting line initial thoughts

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Aug 28, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 22: Jer'Zhan Newton #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini lays a hit on Preston Hutchinson #9 of the Chattanooga Mocs during the game at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Jer’Zhan Newton still at top of 2024 NFL Draft big board

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Aug 28, 2023

Oct 5, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 5 most baffling ESPN Analytics predictions for 2023

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Aug 24, 2023

Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ESPN commentator Greg McElroy looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: National pundit high on the Illini in 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 24, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: A detailed view of a Big Ten end zone pylon seen before the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Big Ten football standings predictions for the 2023 season

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Aug 23, 2023

New CFB Illinois Promos: $650 Bonus to Bet on Fighting Illini Football!

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Aug 23, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Luke Altmyer #7 of the Mississippi Rebels throws a pass against the Baylor Bears during the third quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Illinois football names starting quarterback for the 2023 season

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Aug 21, 2023

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2024 Florida EDGE commits to the Illini

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Aug 20, 2023

Predicting how Big Ten football could look with the expansion to 20 teams

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Aug 16, 2023

FanDuel + Caesars Illinois Promos: Win $150 GUARANTEED Plus Two Chances to Cash!

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Aug 16, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Jer'Zhan Newton #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: ESPN contradicting itself in regards to Jer’Zhan Newton

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Aug 15, 2023

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, talk before the start of Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini players stacking up preseason award watchlists

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Aug 15, 2023

Nov 5, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini knocking on door of first 2023 AP Top 25 poll

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Aug 14, 2023

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