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Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) looks on against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Big Question: Luke Altmyer Is the Best Illinois Quarterback Since ...?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 8, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) runs into Purdue Boilermakers defensive back An'Darius Coffey (24) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Who is Illinois Football's X-Factor Against Ohio State?

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 8, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) celebrates a touchdown with Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

EA Sports' 'College Football 26' Simulation Predicts Illinois vs. Ohio State

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 8, 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 Surprising Rank Turns Heads Heading Into Michigan Clash

Caden Handwork

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Oct 8, 2025

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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 Football Recruiting Buzz: Key Prospects Set to Visit for Ohio State

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 8, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) catches a pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

3 Things to Know for Illinois vs. Ohio State, Including OSU’s Not-So-Secret Weapon

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 8, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans National Championship Odds Shift After Loss vs. Illinois

Caden Handwork

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Oct 7, 2025

Missouri is a home underdog against Alabama in college football Week 7 action.

College Football Straight Up Picks for Every Top 25 Game in Week 7 (Can Missouri Upset Alabama?)

Iain MacMillan

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Oct 7, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day takes the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025.

Why Ohio State's Ryan Day Is Ignoring Illinois' Film vs. Indiana: 'Throw It Out'

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 7, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Bowl Projections: Missouri, Arizona State and LSU Are in the Mix

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 7, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Illinois Football Can Shock No. 1 Ohio State in Week 7

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 7, 2025

Ohio State vs. Illinois prediction, odds 2025

Ohio State vs. Illinois prediction 2025: Where the experts see an edge

James Parks

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Oct 7, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) runs during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025.

Illinois’ Aaron Henry Scouts ‘Really Special’ Ohio State Quarterback Julian Sayin

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 7, 2025

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore faced Fernando Mendoza back in a Pac-12 game.

Forde-Yard Dash: The Stunning Big Ten Showdown Nobody Predicted

Pat Forde

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Oct 7, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Updated Path to the College Football Playoff as Ohio State Awaits

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 7, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Angelo McCullom (44) celebrates sacking Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Key to Illinois Slowing Down Ohio State's Monster Offense

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 7, 2025

USC receiver Makai Lemon remains near the top of the national receiving ranks after Week 6.

2025 college football receiving leaders after week 6

Joe Cox

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Oct 6, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025.

ESPN's FPI Predicts Illinois vs. Ohio State: Do the Illini Have a Chance?

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 6, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (middle) looks on after defeated by UCLA Bruins 42-37 at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Shuffling Big Ten Power Rankings With Penn State's Loss To UCLA

Cory Pappas

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Oct 6, 2025

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