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Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema, right, and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz shake hands before the kickoff at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema is restoring the Illini to unthinkable heights

Zain Bando

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Oct 15, 2022

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

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 15, 2022

Illinois Football: Betting odds and advice for the Illini vs Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 12, 2022

Illinois Football: 5 stats that show why the Illini are ranked in the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2022

Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with player Kody Case (87) after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: The script has flipped as the Illini make AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 10, 2022

Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini players celebrate after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Iowa

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 9, 2022

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: Betting odds and advice for the Illini vs Iowa

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2022

MADISON, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 01: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on in the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: The Illini are making Champaign important again

Zain Bando

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Oct 4, 2022

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with a supporter as he heads to the locker room after a game against Wisconsin on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois won the game, 34-10, in Bielema’s return to Madison after coaching the Badgers from 2006-2012.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinUsat Wisconsin Vs Illinois Football 100122 2932 Ttm

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 2, 2022

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: Johnny Newton has been a menace for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2022

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looks to pass against Washington State during their football game Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis.Mjs Apc Badgersvswash 0910220430djp

Illinois Football: Preview of the Wisconsin offense against the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2022

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: Bret Bielema off to one of the best starts in program history

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2022

Sep 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini quarterback Tommy Devito (3) throw the ball in the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Tommy DeVito re-defining the typical Illini quarterback

Zain Bando

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Sep 29, 2022

Illinois Football: Betting odds and advice for Illini vs Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 27, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Pat Bryant #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a catch during the first 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: Pat Bryant is a big target the Illini have been missing

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 26, 2022

Aug 27, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Wyoming at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Chase Brown a top NFL Draft prospect at running back

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 25, 2022

Sep 22, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players celebrate their 31-0 win over the Chattanooga Mocs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Chattanooga

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2022

Sep 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini quarterback Tommy Devito (3) throw the ball in the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 1st half analysis for the Illini vs Chattanooga

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Devon Witherspoon #31 of the Illinois Fighting Illini attempts to interception a pass in the game against the Virginia Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2022

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton (94) reacts to a missed stop in the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 20, 2022

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field before his teams game with the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini coaching staff visits top 2023 target

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Matthew Bailey #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with his team after recovering a fumble for a touchdown during the first 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: 5 bold predictions for the rest of the Illini 2022 season

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 27: Devon Witherspoon #31 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after intercepting a pass from Andrew Peasley #6 of the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Memorial Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini continue to elevate defensive backs

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 13, 2022

Sep 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini quarterback Tommy Devito (3) throw the ball in the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Good, bad, and ugly from the Illini quarterbacks through week 3

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 12, 2022

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

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Virginia

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 11, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 27: Isaiah Williams #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the ball after a reception against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Memorial Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Isaiah Williams off to another great start for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2022

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates a win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 27: Tommy DeVito #3 and Chase Brown #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate after defeating the Wyoming Cowboys 38-6 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 Virginia

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 8, 2022

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