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Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Fox Big Noon Kickoff broadcast team before the game between the Utah Utes and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Illinois to Host FOX’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ Again as Ohio State Visits Champaign

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 4, 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

What Bret Bielema Said After Illinois’ Win at Purdue, What’s Next vs. Ohio State

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 4, 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 Cruises Past Purdue, Sets Up Big Ten Showdown vs. No. 1 Ohio State

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 4, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) jumps over Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Miles Scott (10) during the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 4, 2025

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Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) celebrates after a sack as center judge referee Amanda Sauer watches against the Missouri State Bears in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Details Areas of Improvement for Trojans Front Seven

Kendell Hollowell

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Oct 4, 2025

Taylor Swift, singer

Illinois Will Beat Purdue – and the Illini Will Have Taylor Swift to Thank for It

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 3, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Reinforcements Arriving Soon for USC Trojans Defense, Secondary

Caden Handwork

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Oct 3, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Biggest Games USC Trojans Fans Should Watch During Bye Week

Cory Pappas

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Oct 3, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Members of the Illinettes Dance Team welcomes Illinois Fighting Illini players before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Offers In-State Athlete Grant Bowen, Son of Former NFL Veteran

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 3, 2025

Defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn speaks to the media after USC Fall Camp.

Key Reasons Behind USC Trojans' Struggles on Defense

Charlie Viehl

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Oct 3, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) runs with the ball in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Football at Purdue?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 3, 2025

Electric Michigan freshman QB Bryce Underwood is worth a Week 6 watch as he looks to tune up his passing game.

Six Big Ten quarterbacks to watch in Week 6

Joe Cox

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Oct 3, 2025

Could Dylan Raiola and Nebraska be on upset alert in Week 6?

Eight college football teams on upset alert in Week 6

Joe Cox

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Oct 3, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Offensive Lineman Ethan McIntosh

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 3, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini take the field before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Offensive Lineman Clayton Lee

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 3, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) stiff arms Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back Christian Pierce (3) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Big Question: Who Is Illinois' Most Likely Breakout Player for 2025?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

USC’s Schedule Turns Brutal as Defensive Concerns Intensify

Caden Handwork

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls a time out during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Has Bret Bielema's NFL Experience Given Illinois an Edge in One-Score Games?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 2, 2025

A Nebraska Cornhuskers fan holds a Taylor Swift-themed sign during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Life of a Cornhusker: How Nebraska Has Fared Following Taylor Swift Album Releases

Kaleb Henry

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Oct 2, 2025

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