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Nov 14, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini place kicker James McCourt (17) celebrates his game winning field goal against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: James McCourt earns Special Teams Player of the Week

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 16, 2020

Illinois Football: Setting Illini expectations for the final 4 games

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 15, 2020

Illinois Football: 4 observations from the Illini win over Rutgers

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 14, 2020

Illinois Football: Why Rutgers is a must-win for the Illini

Jalen Wilson

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Nov 13, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr. (99) sacks Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Rutgers offense a promising matchup for Illini defense

Collin Allen

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Nov 12, 2020

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (R) looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 keys for the Illini to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 12, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general wide view of fan cutouts during the second half during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini acat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Preview of the 2020 Rutgers defense

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 11, 2020

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Coran Taylor (7) runs the ball against Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 8, 2020

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Still no starting quarterback named for the Illini

Zain Bando

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Nov 7, 2020

Sep 14, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) and his teammates pat a memorial of Harold E. "Red" Grange prior to the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 keys for the Illini to beat Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 7, 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: How the Illini fared on election years since 1976

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 3, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini punter Blake Hayes (14) celebrates his touchdown with running back Chase Brown (2) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

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

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 2, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general wide view of fan cutouts during the second half during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini acat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini MVP against the Purdue Boilermakers

Jalen Wilson

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Nov 1, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (right, top) is seen during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

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

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