https://writingillini.com/early-odds-and-a-prediction-for-illinois-season-opener-against-uabWriting IllinienEarly odds and a prediction for Illinois' season-opener against UABIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema,game odds,prediction2026-08-27T15:14:02Z2026-08-27T15:14:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4398,h_2473,x_0,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m11t52qh6n9vgy3vax.jpgSep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brayden-trimble-is-the-obvious-answer-to-illinois-wr-problems-and-bret-bielema-knows-itWriting IllinienBrayden Trimble is the obvious answer to Illinois' WR problems and Bret Bielema knows itIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Brayden Trimble,Bret Bielema,Jayshon Platt2026-08-26T19:40:03Z2026-08-26T19:40:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7166,h_4030,x_0,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0z5ne1y8fd3551v1q.jpgCOLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 13 Western Michigan at Illinoishttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-dodged-a-bullet-with-newest-illinois-additions-now-deemed-ineligibleWriting IllinienBret Bielema dodged a bullet with newest Illinois additions now deemed ineligibleIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema2026-08-26T16:10:20Z2026-08-26T16:10:20Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7886,h_4435,x_0,y_322/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0z5zzwdbnerqcajq2.jpgIllinois v Wisconsinhttps://writingillini.com/illinois-football-will-need-a-massive-youth-movement-after-bad-injury-newsWriting IllinienIllinois football will need a massive youth movement after bad injury newsillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Jayshon Platt2026-08-26T12:00:01Z2026-08-26T12:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_210/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0yrzst4ywym6q43ga.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.https://writingillini.com/2027-nba-draft-projected-to-have-illinois-basketball-fingerprints-all-over-itWriting Illinien2027 NBA Draft projected to have Illinois basketball fingerprints all over itillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA Draft2026-08-26T11:15:00Z2026-08-26T11:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3507,h_1972,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0yq6xbr33hf47504g.jpgApr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/jayshon-platt-s-injury-brings-questions-to-illinois-already-thin-wide-receiver-roomWriting IllinienJayshon Platt's injury brings questions to Illinois' already thin wide receiver roomIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Jayshon Platt,Bret Bielema2026-08-25T21:41:44Z2026-08-26T10:53:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0x2rz3tw4tvdsj5pg.jpgFlorida Atlantic v Tulanehttps://writingillini.com/illinois-football-looks-to-sweep-duke-as-blue-devils-name-starting-quarterbackWriting IllinienIllinois football looks to sweep Duke, as Blue Devils name starting quarterbackillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Duke Football2026-08-26T10:30:00Z2026-08-26T10:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7974,h_4485,x_0,y_372/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0ynq717h0dr4rj88v.jpgNov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-has-illinois-basketball-locked-and-loaded-with-top-100-playersWriting IllinienBrad Underwood has Illinois basketball locked and loaded with top 100 playersillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-08-26T09:45:00Z2026-08-26T09:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3028,h_1703,x_0,y_108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0ym3ph5m3j3z87z5v.jpgFeb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) smiles as teammates play on the court during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/4-star-illinois-commit-quinton-kitt-s-official-visit-feels-more-like-a-formality-at-this-pointWriting Illinien4-star Illinois commit Quinton Kitt's official visit feels more like a formality at this pointIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Quinton Kitt,Brad Underwood,Keaton Wagler2026-08-25T21:00:00Z2026-08-25T21:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5616,h_3159,x_0,y_329/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0www1yjdehw4rhn0m.jpg2026 NCAA Final Four Practice Sessions