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Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; The Marching Illini and Illinois Fighting Illini student section celebrate a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: How the Illini fared on election years since 1976

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 3, 2020

Illinois Football: 3 reasons Minnesota is a must-win for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 2, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini MVP against the Purdue Boilermakers

Jalen Wilson

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Nov 1, 2020

Illinois Football: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Purdue

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Illinois Fighting Illini on the field before 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: Illini commit Samari Collier has another big night

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 31, 2020

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: 3 keys for the Illini to beat the Purdue Boilermakers

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 30, 2020

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) dives but misses Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the first quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.Cfb Purdue Vs Illinois

Illinois Football: Bounce back opportunity for Illini against Purdue’s defense

Collin Allen

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Oct 29, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: Nate Hobbs #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini returns a fumble for a touchdown during the third quarter 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: Illini will have tough test against the Purdue offense

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 28, 2020

Oct 23, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Pro Football Focus gives Tarique Barnes high grade

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (45) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 adjustments for the Illini after Wisconsin loss

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2020

Wisconsin defensive end Matt Henningsen pressures Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters.Uwgrid24 16

Illinois Football: Illini fans want Brandon Peters as starter

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2020

Oct 23, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini players who stood out against Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 24, 2020

Oct 23, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fullback Mason Stokke (34) catches a pass to score a touchdown during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 24, 2020

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: Expectations for Marquez Beason in 2020

Max Feldman

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Oct 23, 2020

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Nate Hobbs (8) during warm ups before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini snubbed on latest top five position lists

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 23, 2020

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: Verdis Brown tabbed as starting guard for Illini

Jalen Wilson

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Oct 22, 2020

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: 3 keys for the Illini to beat the Wisconsin Badgers

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 22, 2020

Sep 21, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) looks to pass during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Preview of the Illini offense against Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 21, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Illinois Fighting Illini on the field before 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: Expectations for Luke Ford in 2020

Max Feldman

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Oct 21, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Illinois (QB) Brandon Peters (18) behind his offensive line during a college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini on October 19, 2019 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the 2020 Wisconsin Badgers defense

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 20, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Illinois (LB) Jake Hansen (35) during a college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini on October 19, 2019 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Expectations for Jake Hansen in 2020

Max Feldman

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Oct 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Danny Davis III (6) runs the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the 2020 Wisconsin Badgers offense

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; The Marching Illini and Illinois Fighting Illini student section celebrate a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2020 season game-by-game predictions for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 17, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Josh Imatorbhebhe #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with teammates after making a 29-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Wisconsin 24-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Expectations for Josh Imatorbhebe in 2020

Max Feldman

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Oct 14, 2020

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of the match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes, on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Backup quarterback in place for Illini in 2020

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 12, 2020

Aug 31, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Milo Eifler (5) reacts after tackling Akron Zips wide receiver Michael Mathison (not pictured) for a loss of yards during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Expectations for Milo Eifler in 2020

Max Feldman

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Oct 10, 2020

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up prior to the start of the RedBox Bowl game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Expectations for Brandon Peters in 2020

Max Feldman

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Oct 9, 2020

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: Projected Illini depth chart on defense for 2020

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2020

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