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Sep 4, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) runs through an opening as UTSA Roadrunners linebacker Charles Wiley (2) tries to make a stop during Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 Illini players poised to have a breakout year in 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2022

Illinois Football: Will the Illini AP Top 25 drought end in 2022?

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 15, 2022

Illinois Football: 3 reasons to be optimistic about the Illini in 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 12, 2022

Illinois Football: Floor and ceiling for the Illini 2022 campaign

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2022

Sep 17, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after the loss against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2023 defensive lineman backs away from Illini commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 9, 2022

Oct 30, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Luke Ford (82) and teammates wait to take the field for the start of Saturday’s NCAA football game with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Projected Illini offensive depth chart for 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 2, 2022

Oct 9, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the first half of Saturday’s game with the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Quarterback depth chart after the Samari Collier transfer

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 2022

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Khmari Thompson #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini Nike cleats are shown alongside his 'Black Lives Matter' message on his helmet before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini lose depth at the quarterback position

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 17: The Illinois Fighting Illini run onto the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Multiple Illini getting national recognition heading into 2022 campaign

Collin Allen

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Jul 30, 2022

Sep 19, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) warms up before playing the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football quarterback breakdown and prediction for the 2022 season

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 28, 2022

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini linebacker Calvin Hart Jr. (5) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Calvin Hart Jr. getting national recognition heading into 2022 campaign

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 26, 2022

Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) scores a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.211120 Illinois Iowa Fb 007 Jpg

Illinois Football: Luke Ford tabbed as one of the best tight ends

Collin Allen

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Jul 23, 2022

Oct 23, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) runs with the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) defends during overtime at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Chase Brown continues to rack up national notoriety

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 20, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 31: Chase Brown #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. Purdue defeated Illinois 31-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini duo of Chase Brown and Josh McCray is special

Jalen Wilson

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Jul 14, 2022

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

Illinois Football: Newest Illini commit lands in top 800 for class of 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 6, 2022

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: Pipeline to Florida continues to strengthen for the Illini

Collin Allen

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Jul 5, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini gets a boost in the secondary with weekend commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 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 add another Florida recruit to the class of 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 27, 2022

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players cheer on their teammates against the Charlotte 49ers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini continue to build defense with Michigan edge rusher

Collin Allen

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Jun 26, 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: Safety depth gets a boost with Illini commit Jaheim Clarke

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2022

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 building depth at kicker for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 20, 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 ***

Illinois Football: Top 2023 kicker has Illini Crystal Ball Prediction

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 18, 2022

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: Illini have a chance to have an elite-level recruiting class in 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 14, 2022

Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) scores a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.211120 Illinois Iowa Fb 007 Jpg

Illinois Football: Illini tight end Luke Ford to sign WWE deal for after football

Zain Bando

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Jun 13, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: A member of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before 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: Illini adding more depth at quarterback with Cal Swanson

Zain Bando

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Jun 8, 2022

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

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema adds another piece to the Illini offensive line

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 6, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: A detailed view of a Big Ten end zone pylon seen before the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Another in-state recruit commits to the Illini

Zain Bando

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Jun 6, 2022

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 beat out top SEC programs for big-time defensive lineman

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 6, 2022

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