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(Original Caption) Red Grange, (extreme right in front), leading his warriors to battle the University of Chicago was the scene at Memorial Stadium. In the front row and left to right are-- Bubbles Mittenwallner, Chuck Kassel, and Earl Britton. Illinois won.

Illinois Football: Illini Mount Rushmore for the football program

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May 10, 2019

Illinois Football: Matt Fink gives Illini flexibility at quarterback

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May 7, 2019

Illinois Football: Getting Tommy Stevens would be a big move for the Illini

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May 5, 2019

Illinois Football: Illini lose crucial piece to 2020 recruiting class

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Apr 29, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 21: Nick Allegretti #53 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 21, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Kansas City Chiefs got a great leader in Nick Allegretti

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Apr 28, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: An Illinois football helmet sits on the field before the start of the Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 4, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: NCAA fails Illini TE Luke Ford as waiver is denied

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Apr 24, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: M.J. Rivers II #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass the ball during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Grading the Illini quarterback situation

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Apr 23, 2019

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes with the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Are the Illini in for another graduate transfer quarterback?

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Apr 22, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Fans coming together to #FreeLukeFord

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Apr 18, 2019

TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 29: USC Trojans wide receiver Trevon Sidney (13) warms up before the college football game between the USC Trojans and the Arizona Wildcats on September 29, 2018 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. USC defeated Arizona 24-20. (Photo by Carlos Herrera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Trevon Sidney gives stability to Illini WR corps

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Apr 15, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) with the ball in the second quarter during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini running back situation could get interesting

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Apr 14, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 28: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jamal Milan (55) lines up and awaits the snap of the ball from Wisconsin Badger offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz (61) durning an college football game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers on October 28th, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign-Urbana, IL. Wisconsin defeats Illinois 24-10. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini defensive line with Oluwole Betiku Jr.

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Apr 14, 2019

Illinois Football: Denver Warren sees what the Illini are building

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Apr 11, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Family environment big for Illini target Kevo Wesley

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Apr 10, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet sits on a table on the sidelines during the Big Ten Conference game as the Illini take on the Michigan State Spartans on November 5, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini to move Verdis Brown from DL to OL

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Apr 5, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the College Football Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 6, 2018, at HighPoint.Com Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 Illini payers who have switched positions this spring

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Apr 5, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: M.J. Rivers II #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass the ball during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini building quality depth at quarterback

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Mar 31, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: Illinois Fighting Illini Offensive Coordinator Rod Smith looks on as players warm up for the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Quadre Nicholson would thrive in Rod Smith Illini offense

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Mar 23, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: An Illinois football Helmut rests on a post during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. Purdue won, 46-7. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Dejon Brissett adds depth to wide receiver corps

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Mar 18, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: Illinois Fighting Illini Offensive Coordinator Rod Smith looks on as players warm up for the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini set up for Mookie Cooper to shine

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Mar 10, 2019

The Gateway Arch, center, stands ahead of the second U.S. presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. As has become tradition, the second debate will resemble a town hall meeting, with the candidates free to sit or roam the stage instead of standing behind podiums, while members of the audience -- uncommitted voters, screened by the Gallup Organization -- will ask half the questions. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Illinois Football: Illini leading the way when it comes to St. Louis recruiting

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Mar 6, 2019

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: Illini finish out solid coaching staff for 2019

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Feb 21, 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Reaction to the Illini coaching changes on defense

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Feb 8, 2019

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 20: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith talks with the media after an college football game between the Illinois fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers on October 20th, 2018 at the Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. Wisconsin defeats Illinois 49-20. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Recapping Illini National Signing Day press conference

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Feb 7, 2019

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Richie Petitbon #72 of the Alabama Crimson Tide guards during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini pulling in solid class of 2019 despite low ranking

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Feb 5, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 28: Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Garret Dooley (5) passes rushes against Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Larry Boyd (76) during the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 28, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: What the transfer of Larry Boyd means for the Illini

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Jan 23, 2019

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 06: Jeff Thomas #4 of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini transfer target Jeff Thomas is staying with Miami

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Jan 16, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Cameron Watkins (31) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini lose secondary depth with Cameron Watkins transfer

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Jan 16, 2019

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