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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer tabbed as a top Big Ten arm entering 2025

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 17, 2025

Top 5 most underrated Illinois football players in College Football 26

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 15, 2025

Why Illinois' College Football 26 roster signals a big 2025 season

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 15, 2025

Illinois football rattling the recruiting landscape with massive 4-star commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2025

Michigan v Illinois

2025 Illinois football will feature one of the elite edge rushers in the country

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What are the floor and ceiling for Illinois football in 2025

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 9, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) before the play call against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football bowl win over South Carolina continues to age well

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 7, 2025

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Two massive early games will shape the entire Illinois football 2025 season

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 7, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois might be on the horizon of the greatest athlete in program history

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium.

Illinois football finally reveals Citrus Bowl rings and fans are loving it

Sam Fariss

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Jul 4, 2025

Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois football class of 2026 team recruiting rankings floor and ceiling

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 2, 2025

Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois football challenged with 3 projected NFL Draft picks in 2025

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) steps into the light on the tunnel before the start of a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Elite Illinois football trio heading to Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Days

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football commit Michael Clayton fully locked in with the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football enters sweepstakes for fast rising Ohio recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 28, 2025

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talk before a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Huge Missouri 4-star recruit sets commitment date, Illinois football in top 5

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 28, 2025

Illinois v Iowa

A top Illinois football recruiting target is heading to Alabama

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 26, 2025

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Massive 4-star recruit has Illinois football in top 3, sets commitment date

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football can sustain Alabama flipping 3-star running back

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Top 5 Illinois football 2026 recruiting targets still left on the board

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2025

Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois football gets huge vote of confidence from 4-star linebacker

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 20, 2025

Purdue v Illinois

Illinois football receives huge news from massive 4-star recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players wear the throwback helmets and uniforms in honor of legendary Red Grange and the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium before the game against the Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football makes top 4 for Texas recruit, commitment date set

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2025

Historical precedent shows Illinois football landed a high impact recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 18, 2025

Michigan v Illinois

Another 4-star commitment continues Illinois football recruiting surge

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 18, 2025

Bret Bielema, Purdue v Illinois

3-star Texas native picks the Fighting Illini over a slate of SEC and Big 10 programs

Sam Fariss

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Jun 18, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Huge defensive recruit picks Illinois football as landing spot

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 17, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football squarely in the mix for 4-star recruit as decision looms

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 16, 2025

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