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Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty is one of the best wideouts in the Big Ten.

Nine Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 9: Contenders vs. Pretenders Week

Zach Koons

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Oct 23, 2025

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Dylan Rosiek (28) reacts to a fumble recovery during the second half against the Easter Illinois Panthers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Who is Illinois Football's X-Factor Against Washington?

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 22, 2025

Texas A&M's Mario Craver remains one of the nation's most productive wide receivers.

2025 college football receiving leaders after week 8

Joe Cox

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Tomiwa Durojaiye (36) and defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. (90) react during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

EA Sports' 'College Football 26' Simulation Predicts Illinois vs. Washington

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 22, 2025

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Nov 16, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters claps his hands during a timeout during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois to Meet Old Friend and Foe in Washington's Ryan Walters in Week 9

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 22, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting Buzz: Quarterback Commit Kamden Lopati Rising Fast

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What Is the Secret Behind Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer's Success?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN's Football Power Index Picks the Favorite for Illinois vs. Washington

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 18, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks along the sideline during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.

Big Ten Power Rankings Chaos After Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon

Cory Pappas

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Oct 20, 2025

Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Drew Azzopardi (74) enters the field before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football's Week 9 Opponent: Washington Huskies

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 20, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman adjusts his radio against the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Top Two-Loss Team in College Football: Illinois, Notre Dame or Tennessee?

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 19, 2025

Oct 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 Images

Illinois' First-Class Ticket to the College Football Playoff: Beat Washington

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 18, 2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule during Friday night's game in Minneapolis.

Where the Minnesota Debacle Ranks Among Nebraska's Worst Matt Rhule-Era Losses

Mike Delaware

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Oct 18, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Bye Week: Games to Watch With CFP Implications for the Illini

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 17, 2025

Oct 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 Images

Illinois Aiming to Extend Position Pipeline With Offers to Wide Receiver Trio

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 16, 2025

Bergen Catholic quarterback Trey Tagliaferri looks for a receiver against West Boca Raton
during the Adidas Football Classic in Boca Raton, Florida, on September 5, 2025.

Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Quarterback Trey Tagliaferri

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 15, 2025

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has powered the Hoosiers to an undefeated start in his first season in Bloomington.

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Midseason All-Americans

Bryan Fischer

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Oct 15, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team in the Illini Walk before an NCAA game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting Buzz: Bye Week Becomes Big Recruiting Opportunity

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 15, 2025

USC receiver Makai Lemon is one of the top playmakers in college football.

2025 college football receiving leaders after week 7

Joe Cox

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Oct 14, 2025

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