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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

Illinois Football: Illini looking to crush favorable schedule in 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 28, 2022

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

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini path to Big Ten West crown getting clearer

Zain Bando

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Oct 26, 2022

Illinois Football: Winning gives boost to Illini recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 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: Illini snagged a versatile defensive back in Saboor Karriem

Collin Allen

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Oct 23, 2022

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) rushes with the football as Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) defends during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 reasons Illini running back Chase Brown is a Heisman Trophy contender

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 18, 2022

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini continue to climb in latest AP Top 25 poll

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 17, 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: Path for the Illini to win the Big Ten West

Collin Allen

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Oct 16, 2022

Oct 15, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) walks off the field after Saturday’s 26-14 win over against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Tommy DeVito has made the Illini offense dynamic

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 16, 2022

Oct 15, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 16, 2022

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

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Kendall Smith (7) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 15, 2022

Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) runs the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 12, 2022

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Illinois linebacker Ezekiel Holmes (33) on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinUsat Wisconsin Vs Illinois Football 100122 660 Ttm

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

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