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Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini building depth to sustain transfer portal hits

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Apr 27, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft

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Apr 26, 2022

Illinois Football: Depth takes a hit as Illini linebacker enters transfer portal

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Apr 26, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini land transfer portal DB for 2022

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Apr 24, 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: Game notes from the Illini spring game

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Apr 22, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini fans have a reason to watch the USFL

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Apr 17, 2022

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half of Saturdays game with the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: East St. Louis LB Antwon Hayden commits to the Illini

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Mar 29, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini secures commitment from 2023 4-star Kaden Feagin

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Mar 23, 2022

Illinois players Luke Ford (82) offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) defensive lineman Calvin Avery (93) and tight end Griffin Moore (43) run onto the field before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.211120 Illinois Iowa Fb 010 Jpg

Illinois Football: Roderick Pierce III views the Illini as “up-and-coming”

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Mar 23, 2022

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Former Illinois football players get picked in 2022 USFL Draft

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Feb 23, 2022

Nov 27, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema (right) is congratulated after a 47-14 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2022 athlete Xavier Scott picks the Illini

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Jan 31, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 25, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Naivyan Cargill joins strong group of incoming Illini tight ends

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Jan 30, 2022

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a fourth down stoppage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Zylon Crisler picks Illini because “It felt like home!”

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Jan 20, 2022

A useful Illinois football 2022 roster tracker

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Jan 20, 2022

Illinois Football: Class of 2022 will get Illini passing game on track

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Dec 31, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 19: Jake Hansen #35 of the Illinois Fighting Illini stares down Will Levis #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on December 19, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini linebacker Jake Hansen gets NFL Combine invite

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Dec 31, 2021

Illinois Football: Could the Illini still make a bowl game in 2021?

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Dec 22, 2021

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema enters the field with his team before a NCAA football game with the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Positions the Illini addressed on National Signing Day

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Dec 16, 2021

Sep 15, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field prior to the game between the South Florida Bulls and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Biggest surprise for the Illini on National Signing Day

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Dec 16, 2021

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 secure transfer commitment from TeRah Edwards

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Dec 14, 2021

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: National Signing Day date, time, and location for Illini recruits

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Dec 14, 2021

Oct 10, 2020; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) passes the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini stabilize the quarterback position with Tommy DeVito

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Dec 11, 2021

Sep 17, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on from the sideline against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 transfer portal quarterbacks on my wish list for the Illini

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Dec 9, 2021

Illinois Football: Illini lose two players to the transfer portal

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Nov 30, 2021

Oct 21, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the grass during pre game before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini bulk up offensive line with Magnus Moller commitment

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Nov 29, 2021

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: Bret Bielema has brought stability to the Illini

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Nov 29, 2021

Oct 23, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tony Adams (6) celebrates on the field following his teams nine overtime victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: A thank you to the departing Illini seniors

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Nov 28, 2021

Illinois Football: 4 observations from the Illini win over Northwestern

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Nov 28, 2021

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