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Sep 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant takes a page from his time with Illinois by coming up clutch for the Denver Broncos

Owen Christopher

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Sep 29, 2026

Illinois football likely landing in comfort zone, as Bret Bielema tight-lipped about defensive scheme

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2026

Illinois commit Bennett Konkey's one-handed touchdown on Friday lit high school football ablaze

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 29, 2026

Purdue QB Ryan Browne should be expediting the Illinois football wake-up call

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

Bret Bielema was blindsided by Bobby Hauck's decision to part ways with Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 28, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brock Boyd (11) is knocked out of bounds by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

Early odds for Illinois vs. Purdue should give the Illini hope of getting back to winning

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 28, 2026

Bret Bielema loses the Bobby Hauck shield for a pitiful Illinois football defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 26 Illinois at Ohio State

Illinois football best and worst-case scenario to finish 2026 season looks bleak

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2026

Bobby Hauck isn’t the biggest problem for the Illinois football defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2026

Bret Bielema may need to make some defensive changes sooner than he thought

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 27, 2026

2 winners and 3 losers from Illinois' embarrassing loss to No. 7 Ohio State

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 26, 2026

Bobby Hauck should have taken a page out of Matt Patricia's book against Ohio State

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 26, 2026

5 tough observations from the Illinois football loss to Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 26, 2026

Ohio State’s opening drive is exactly what Illinois football didn’t need

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 26, 2026

One key stat that gives Illinois football a puncher’s chance at Ohio State

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 26, 2026

Illinois vs. Ohio State final odds and predictions for the Illini's mammoth task

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 26, 2026

First Illinois football availability report gives hope for a healthy offensive line

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 25, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils tight end Nate kurisky (44) slips the tackle of Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Darrell Prater (96) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bo Jackson and Ohio State could rewrite the record book with hard truth about Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 25, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Javari Barnett (24) slips the tackle of Southern Illinois Salukis linebacker Cole Lalama (10) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football backfield is built for the future with Javari Barnett running wild

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 24, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema following the Buckeyes' 34-16 win in the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

The difference between Illinois and Ohio State is bigger than success of the programs

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 23, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Christian Abney (86) and Jake Renfro (59) react with wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) after he scored a touchdown during the first half at against the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What does a successful game against Ohio State look like for Illinois football?

Owen Christopher

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Sep 23, 2026

3 keys for the Illinois offense to find success against a staunch Ohio State defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2026

3 keys for the Illinois defense to slow down a juggernaut Ohio State offense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2026

Illinois football at Ohio State – How to watch, odds, injuries, and more in massive Big Ten matchup

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2026

Bobby Hauck doesn't sound confident about facing Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State offense

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 21, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots

Aaron Rodgers injects high praise into former Illinois football star

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2026

Early odds for Illinois vs. No. 7 Ohio State give the Illini no shot of beating the Buckeyes

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 21, 2026

5 big observations from the Illinois football win over Southern Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 20, 2026

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