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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

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Aug 24, 2023

Big Ten football standings predictions for the 2023 season

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Aug 23, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023

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

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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

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Game-by-game prediction of the 2023 Illini season

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Aug 12, 2023

Nov 26, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; llinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team on the field against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: National pundit has Illini in preseason AP Top 25

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Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 9, 2023

Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Houston Griffith (3) gestures after recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini hire familiar name to round out the 2023 coaching staff

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Aug 7, 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 cracks Pro Football Focus top 10

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Aug 4, 2023

Nov 5, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (78) congratulates i tight end Tip Reiman (89) after his two-point conversion during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini looking at short travel distance in 2023

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Aug 4, 2023

Sep 22, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Chattanooga Mocs at Memorial Stadium. The Illinois Fighting Illini won the game, 31-0. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Projected 2023 Illinois football depth chart – offense

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Aug 3, 2023

Sep 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) reacts after Saturday’s 24-3 win over the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Projected 2023 Illinois football depth chart – defense

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Aug 2, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Jer'Zhan Newton of the Illinois Fighting Illini speaks 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: Illini NFL Draft history in the making for Johnny Newton?

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Jul 27, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Jer'Zhan Newton #4 and Calvin Hart Jr. #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini make the sack on Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Johnny Newton earns more Big Ten preseason honors

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Jul 27, 2023

Wisconsin head coach Jim Leonhard, center, is shown during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.Uwgrid26 5

Illinois Football: Illini adds high-level coach to the defensive staff

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Jul 25, 2023

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Jul 25, 2023

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Jul 20, 2023

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) celebrates a win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 6 Illini make Pro Football Focus preseason All-Big Ten

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Jul 18, 2023

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (2) chases Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Simeon Price (22) during the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 5 Illini players poised to have a breakout season

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Jul 17, 2023

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; the Illinois Fighting Illini take 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: 4-star running back picks the Illini over Utah

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Jul 8, 2023

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 150 recruit picks Miami (FL) over Illini

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Jul 3, 2023

Oct 15, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) intercepts the ball intended for Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Michael Brown-Stephens (22) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Former Illini projected on NFL All-Rookie Defensive Team

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Jun 30, 2023

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