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Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Prediction of first AP Top 25 should have Illinois football fans annoyed

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 16, 2026

Game-by-game prediction for the Illinois football 2026 season

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 16, 2026

Devon Witherspoon sets NFL and Illinois football history with his bank account

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 15, 2026

Bret Bielema's injury updates could hurt the depth of Illinois' receiving game

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 14, 2026

Hoban linebacker Brydon Feister sacks Hudson quarterback Nathan Judy during the first half of a Division II regional semifinal, Nov. 14, 2025.

Illinois football sends offer to monstrous Midwest athlete to bolster defense

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 13, 2026

Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) hands the ball to running back Isiah Pacheco (10) at practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Luke Altmyer gets a cold welcome to the NFL moment with first Detroit Lions drive

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 13, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Farmington could hold the key to the future of Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 12, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Jayshon Platt (3) scores a first quarter touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Jayshon Platt could be the transfer portal star Illinois' offense needs this season

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 12, 2026

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31), right, talks to safety Daniel Thomas (2) at a timeout against Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

Dan Campbell gives glimpse of positive news on Kerby Joseph injury

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2026

Jul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Tanner Arkin (84) looks on after a drill at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Former Illinois tight end Tanner Arkin is carving a role for himself with New England Patriots

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 11, 2026

May 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Sean Payton's comments on Pat Bryant prove that Bret Bielema is building something at Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 11, 2026

Aug 2, 2026; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) throws a pass during Detroit Lions training camp at Meijer Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Paul Barnick-Imagn Images

Former Illinois football quarterback has the blueprint for Detroit Lions QB Luke Altmyer

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Illinois freshmen who are poised to make an impact on the football field in 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois football wide receiver catching the eye of Bret Bielema

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 10, 2026

Illinois students hold a cutout of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema during the second half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.

Big Illinois football addition adds wrinkle to game day game plan

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2026

Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) practices during mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Luke Altmyer has a golden opportunity to step up for the Detroit Lions

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 10, 2026

Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Jake Renfro speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Illinois Fighting Illini news: Jake Renfro named to watch list, 5-star Brady Pettigrew interest, and more

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 10, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema following the Buckeyes' 34-16 win in the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

College Football 27 lays out the most quintessential Illinois season for 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 9, 2026

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ca'Lil Valentine is ready to launch into Illinois football rarified air in 2026

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 9, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema has earned patience despite bad optics about Illinois football recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 8, 2026

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Dymere Miller (0) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Xavier Scott's simple approach is bridging the gap between a major Illinois scheme change

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) and teammates do the Illini Walk before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Xavier Scott updated health status at Illinois should put Big Ten football on notice

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 7, 2026

Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Jake Renfro speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

The transfer portal was good to Illinois football, as Jake Renfro eyed as one of the best centers in the game

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) rolls out of the pocket against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Katin Houser's alter ego is what Illinois needs after Luke Altmyer era

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 6, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football might have a secret weapon wrecking ball on defense

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Jayshon Platt (3) scores a first quarter touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

5 Illinois football newcomers who will be crucial in securing College Football Playoff spot

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois Fighting Illini news: Quentin Coleman settling in, Illinois and the Coaches Poll, and more

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 6, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against the Campbell Fighting Camels during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Katin Houser isn’t a ‘perfect player’ but his leadership at Illinois makes up for it

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 5, 2026

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