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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: Alec Bryant is a huge addition to the Illini roster

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2021

Illinois Football: 3 things we learned from Bret Bielema’s media day presser

Zain Bando

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Jul 24, 2021

Illinois Football: Wide receiver depth a strength for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 22, 2021

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema keeps winning with Shawn Miller commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 19, 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: Aidan Laughery’s immediate impact on the Illini

Zain Bando

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Jul 17, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 31: Coran Taylor #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini fans should be excited about the position changes

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 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: Bret Bielema continues to impress with in-state recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 11, 2021

Nov 30, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Casey Washington (8) runs the ball during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Former Illini wide receiver Casey Washington, “I’m back”

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 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: Illini take depth hit as lineman enters transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 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 class of 2022 has chance to be best in over a decade

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 28, 2021

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

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 flip in-state wide receiver Eian Pugh

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2021

01 Jan 2002 : Quarterback Kurt Kittner of Illinois signals during the Sugar Bowl game against LSU at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU won 47-34. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/Getty Images

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2021

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Fans rush the field after the Illinois Fighting Illini's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

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

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