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Oct 29, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks to players during warmups before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema is doing some special work with Illini recruiting

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Dec 8, 2022

Illinois Football: Top 5 transfer portal quarterbacks for the Illini 1.0

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 5, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini defense is loading up in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 4, 2022

Illinois Football: Chase Brown robbed of being on the Big Ten first-team

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini secondary takes depth hit with DB transfer

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 29, 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: Devon Witherspoon starting rack up big-time accolades

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 29, 2022

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: Illini depth still strong after losing WR to transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 29, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen 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: The case for Ryan Walters to win the Broyles Award

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 29, 2022

Nov 26, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the Northwestern Wildcats with offensive lineman Alex Pihlstrom (75) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini still getting national recognition in AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 28, 2022

Nov 26, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) carries The Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 27, 2022

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: One path exists for Illini to end up in Indianapolis

Zain Bando

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Nov 23, 2022

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 19: Tommy DeVito #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines won 19-17. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 20, 2022

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) carries the football during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Big Ten Championship game still in reach for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 17, 2022

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema most likely to cannonball off Jimmy Johnson’s boat

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 16, 2022

Nov 12, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) runs with the ball and looks to pass during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 13, 2022

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: Big Ten West title is still Illini’s for the taking

Zain Bando

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Nov 12, 2022

Oct 15, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) runs with the ball during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 10, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen 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: 2023 4-star recruit keeping Illini alive for commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 8, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Brian Hightower #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball 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: Best-case scenario for the Illini to finish out 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 7, 2022

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: What is next for the Illini after falling to Michigan State

Collin Allen

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Nov 6, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Tommy DeVito #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini catches the hiked ball during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Michigan State

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 5, 2022

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

Illinois Football: Everything the Illini need to make the College Football Playoff

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 2, 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: Illini make history by cracking the College Football Playoff rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 1, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini landing spot prediction in first College Football Playoff rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 1, 2022

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Athletic Director Josh Withman celebrate the win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema has a legendary start with the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 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: Illini continue strong rise in the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2022

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Tommy DeVito #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Accuracy of Tommy DeVito is unmatched since 2000

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2022

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Tommy DeVito #3 of the Illinois Fighting Illini passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Nebraska

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2022

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