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Illinois Football: A thank you letter to Isaiah Williams

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Dec 16, 2023

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema continues to build Illini NFL Draft prestige

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Dec 15, 2023

Illinois Football: Illini class of 2024 signing schedule for National Signing Day

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Dec 14, 2023

Illinois Football: Transfer portal defensive lineman takes Illini official visit

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Dec 12, 2023

Dec 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) reacts before the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Tommy DeVito surpassing some big NFL names

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Dec 12, 2023

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema not relying on the transfer portal to build Illini

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Dec 11, 2023

Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Ryan Turner (12) warms up prior to the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Ohio State won 23-3.

Illinois Football: Prediction placed for Illini to land transfer portal cornerback

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Dec 10, 2023

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half in the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini land SEC transfer portal defensive lineman

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Dec 10, 2023

Illinois football in the running for Alabama transfer portal defensive lineman

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Dec 8, 2023

Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini warm up before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Best transfer portal targets for the Illini 1.0

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Dec 5, 2023

WORCESTER - Holy Cross offensive linemen Eric Schon and Luke Newman, left to right, at practice Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Illinois Football: Top FCS transfer portal offensive lineman has Illini in mix

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Dec 4, 2023

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) huddles along the sidelines with teammates before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini building front seven with latest transfer portal addition

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Dec 4, 2023

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini argues a call during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Multiple 2023 College Football Playoff teams await the Illinois football program

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Dec 3, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Memorial Stadium on October 06, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Texas A&M transfer portal lineman gets Illini offer

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Dec 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: Illini lose offensive lineman to transfer portal

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Dec 2, 2023

Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) celebrates with wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini running back Reggie Love III enters transfer portal

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Nov 30, 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 offensive line transfer portal wish list 1.0

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Nov 30, 2023

Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scrambles during the first half against the FL Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini entering 2024 with a talented quarterback room

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Nov 30, 2023

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) is congratulated after he caught the winning touchdown pass in overtime to defeat the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Isaiah Williams gets his flowers with All-Big Ten selection

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Nov 30, 2023

Nov 25, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (4) sacks Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ben Bryant (2) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Jer’Zhan Newton earns multiple Big Ten awards

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Nov 28, 2023

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-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2024 4-star offensive lineman commits to Illini

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Nov 27, 2023

Nov 25, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback John Paddock (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Northwestern

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Nov 26, 2023

Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: A thank you letter to Jer’Zhan Newton

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Nov 24, 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)

One last ride for Illinois football greats Jer’Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph Jr.

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Nov 22, 2023

Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

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Nov 19, 2023

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback John Paddock (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Despite heroics, John Paddock sent back to the bench

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Nov 15, 2023

Sep 16, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players take the field before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini add big-time JUCO WR to class of 2024

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Nov 14, 2023

Indiana Head Coach Tom Allen after heads off the field the Hoosiers victory after the second half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Illinois Football: Multiple Illini opponents on coaching hot seat

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Nov 13, 2023

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