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STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 19: Owen Carney Jr. #99 of the Illinois Fighting Illini lines up against 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: Expectations are high as Illini receive preseason accolades

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 25, 2021

Illinois Football: Illini flip in-state wide receiver Eian Pugh

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2021

Illinois Football: How a 12-team playoff would have affected Illini history

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2021

Illinois Football: Illini at 100-percent for the start of a new era

Collin Allen

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Jun 13, 2021

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Mike Epstein adds to a deep Illini running back room

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 8, 2021

Oct 5, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2022 class grows as Illini add linebacker to the mix

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 7, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen in the tailgate lot before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of Illini official visits for the June 4 weekend

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 1, 2021

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Chase Brown #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini rushes for yards against Aaron Lewis #71 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Tyshon Fogg #8 during the first quarter at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Chase Brown is the man in the Illini backfield

Rees Woodcock

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May 12, 2021

Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 5 Illini prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft

Rees Woodcock

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May 3, 2021

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback AJ Bush Jr. #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and offensive lineman Nick Allegretti #53 and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski #63 and offensive lineman Kendrick Green #55 and offensive lineman Vederian Lowe #79 lead the team on the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Pittsburgh Steelers get a steal with Kendrick Green

Rees Woodcock

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May 1, 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: Running back commit strengthens Illini in-state recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 30, 2021

PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 21: Artur Sitkowski #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights looks to pass before the game against the Boston College Eagles at SHI Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: New quarterback transfer brings competition to Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2021

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet lies on the turf against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 2022 tight end picks Illini as landing spot

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 28, 2021

Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini have found a diamond in the rough for 2022

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2021

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Kendrick Green (53) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini ready to start NFL Draft trend in 2021

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 24, 2021

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half in a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Notes from the 2021 Illini spring game

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 20, 2021

Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini bulk up the offensive line with commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 2021

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: Depth is building as Illini add transfer offensive lineman

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 9, 2021

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini run out of the tunnel before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Donovan Leary pledges commitment to the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 29, 2021

Sep 30, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema after the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2022 commit Joey Okla, Illini “stress a family aspect”

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 5, 2021

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) reacts to a penalty call during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Early 2021 evaluation of the Illini secondary

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 28, 2021

Sep 8, 2018; Columbia, SC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Prather Hudson (24) runs for yardage against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Prather Hudson brings flexibility to Illini roster

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 2021

Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jafar Armstrong (8) rushes with the ball for a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: What Jafar Armstrong will bring to the Illini roster

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 24, 2021

Defensive back Eddie Smith (25) stops wide receiver Chadarius Townsend (12) during second half action in the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday April 13, 2019.Bama13

Illinois Football: Illini snag Alabama transfer Eddie Smith

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 21, 2021

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: Dwayne Johnson’s speed and vision will help Illini early on

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 19, 2021

Sep 30, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema after the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 6 Illini players who will benefit the most from Bret Bielema

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 18, 2021

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Ayodele Adeoye #40 of the Texas Longhorns and Malcolm Roach #32 celebrate after sacking Tom Stewart #14 of the Rice Owls in the second half at NRG Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 reasons Ayodele Adeoye should pick the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 13, 2021

Nov 16, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans fullback Max Rosenthal (49) scores a touchdown in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini add FB Max Rosenthal to the roster

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 12, 2021

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