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Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-s-massive-dig-at-the-sec-kicks-of-big-ten-media-days-with-a-bangWriting IllinienBret Bielema's massive dig at the SEC kicks of Big Ten Media Days with a bangIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema2026-07-28T17:46:25Z2026-07-28T17:46:25Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6940,h_3903,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kymtjgepgdrb0vkaa3.jpgOct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-addresses-biggest-offseason-challenge-for-illinois-basketballWriting IllinienBrad Underwood addresses biggest offseason challenge for Illinois basketballillinois basketball,Brad Underwood,Illinois fighting illini,Stefan Vaaks,College basketball2026-07-28T17:36:51Z2026-07-28T17:36:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7562,h_4253,x_0,y_622/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kymntz1kvwb0xnc0q4.jpgFeb 14, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence College Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) dribbles during the first half of the game against the St. John’s University Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. 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Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-athletics-embarks-on-season-20-without-the-most-talked-about-symbol-in-sportsWriting IllinienIllinois athletics embarks on season 20 without the most talked about symbol in sportsUniversity of Illinois,Illinois Athletics,illinois fighting illini2026-07-28T12:49:28Z2026-07-28T12:49:28Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4829,h_2716,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyffy13jhg559nqx6t.jpgFeb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/espn-football-power-index-has-illinois-football-turning-into-lloyd-christmas-for-college-football-playoff-hopeWriting IllinienESPN Football Power Index has Illinois football turning into Lloyd Christmas for College Football Playoff hopeillinois football,college football playoff,college football,ESPN,CFP,Illinois fighting illini2026-07-28T01:57:54Z2026-07-28T01:59:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7998,h_4498,x_0,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyk70m1sdsrtxkem0v.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy with Doug from Liberty Mutual against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/3-sponsors-josh-whitman-should-have-chosen-for-illinois-jersey-patches-over-busey-bankWriting Illinien3 sponsors Josh Whitman should have chosen for Illinois jersey patches over Busey BankIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Josh Whitman2026-07-27T21:55:41Z2026-07-27T21:55:41Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3896,h_2191,x_0,y_163/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyjp911eazpy593p19.jpgDec 29, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois, addresses the media over the suspension of player Terrence Shannon Jr. after a rape charge on Dec.5. The address to the media came before a game with Fairleigh Dickinson at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-fans-may-not-love-josh-whitman-s-latest-money-making-move-but-it-is-a-smart-oneWriting IllinienIllinois fans may not love Josh Whitman's latest money-making move but it is a smart oneIllinois Fighting Illini,Josh Whitman,Big Ten,Illinois football2026-07-27T16:44:21Z2026-07-27T16:44:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_136/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyj3ept2msy8whpjcg.jpgOct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini athletic director Josh Whitman looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-shouldn-t-be-feeling-the-pressure-with-latest-big-ten-preseason-pollWriting IllinienBret Bielema shouldn’t be feeling the pressure with latest Big Ten Preseason pollIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema,Big Ten2026-07-27T15:37:09Z2026-07-27T15:37:09Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2768,h_1557,x_0,y_87/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyhwcx45ajhhae6yv1.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema yells against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/preseason-all-big-ten-teams-land-illinois-football-at-rock-bottom-to-start-2026Writing IllinienPreseason All-Big Ten teams land Illinois football at rock bottom to start 2026illinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Big Ten2026-07-27T01:36:09Z2026-07-27T01:36:09Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3734,h_2100,x_0,y_58/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kygkbvfraczdepwmcj.jpgOct 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. 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