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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football will need new faces at wide receiver to get up to speed quickly

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 18, 2025

Bret Bielema is nailing down the nitty-gritty with just days until kick-off

Sam Fariss

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Aug 18, 2025

Pat Bryant keeps building case for early playing time with Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2025

Illinois running backs provide underrated strength heading into 2025 season

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers OTA Offseason Workout

Former Illinois football lineman makes the best play in the NFL

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois football quarterback room the engine of the program

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 15, 2025

Michigan State v Illinois

Injury deals a hit to the Illinois football running back room

Owen Christopher

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Aug 14, 2025

Luke Altmyer, South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Tack on another preseason watch list for Illinois QB Luke Altmyer

Sam Fariss

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Aug 14, 2025

New York Giants v Buffalo Bills - NFL Preseason 2025

Illinois football well represented in NFL preseason week 1

Owen Christopher

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Aug 13, 2025

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Another SEC team finishes behind the Illinois football program

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 12, 2025

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois looking to pluck huge 4-star recruit from SEC country

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 12, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

First AP Top 25 poll makes it a harder for Illinois to reach College Football Playoff

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

How early can Illinois football crack the top 10 of the AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2025

Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois football ready to prove first AP Top 25 poll isn’t a fluke

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2025

St Louis Battlehawks v Memphis Showboats

Future Illinois football quarterback gets invite into prestigious game

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2025

Sep 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) celebrates after sacking Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois football defensive line being strongest group means one of two things

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2025

Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant has a battle ahead on the Denver Broncos depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 9, 2025

Pat McAfee hosts the ESPN College GameDay show before the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

3 ways ESPN has shown a bias against Illinois and Big Ten football

Jon Rhoades

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Aug 9, 2025

Michigan State v Illinois

Receiving core a huge component to success for Illinois in 2025

Owen Christopher

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Aug 8, 2025

Luke Altmyer, Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer is a top-5 quarterback in the Big 10 for this stat

Sam Fariss

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Aug 8, 2025

Wisconsin v Illinois

Does Illinois football have another Chase Brown in the bullpen?

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 2025

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Despite being snubbed, Illinois football has options for the Biletnikoff Award

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball.

Two Fighting Illini running backs find themselves on incredible preseason watch list

Sam Fariss

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Aug 5, 2025

Kansas v Illinois

Illinois football projected defensive depth chart for the 2025 season

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 4, 2025

2025 Big Ten Football Media Days

This big bad word is scaring some Illinois football fans

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 4, 2025

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort.

Bret Bielema has hilarious response to a post from Illinois football

Sam Fariss

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Aug 4, 2025

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) huddles along the sidelines with teammates before the game against the Maryland Terrapins.

Gabe Jacas gave the best reason for staying at Illinois for his senior season

Sam Fariss

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Aug 3, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Experience will be key to Illinois punching ticket to College Football Playoff

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 3, 2025

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