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Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

How Illinois Injury Creates Major Advantage For USC Trojans' Makai Lemon

Jalon Dixon

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Sep 24, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) leads his team onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 24, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Why Illinois' Clash With USC Is the Make-or-Break Moment of Its 2025 Campaign

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 24, 2025

Nov 12, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) runs with the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) pursues during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Big Question: Who is Illinois Football's X-Factor Against USC?

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 23, 2025

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Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) drops back to pass against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Illinois Football vs. USC: ESPN's FPI Predicts Clear Winner in Top-25 Showdown

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

USC Receiver Makai Lemon Tied To Travis Hunter With New Award

Caden Handwork

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Sep 24, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Four-Star Wide Receiver Jabari Watkins Names Illinois Among Finalists

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 23, 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' College Football Fate Decided By Upcoming Schedule Gauntlet

Jalon Dixon

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Sep 23, 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

Lincoln Riley Reveals Key to Success for USC's Rushing Attack

Cory Pappas

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Sep 23, 2025

Oct 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. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Xavier Scott to Undergo Surgery: What Does It Mean for the Illini?

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 23, 2025

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza leads the FBS with 14 passing scores through four games, and has yet to throw an interception.

QB Transfer Among Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 4

Daniel Flick

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Sep 23, 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 Trojans Hot Start Teases Big Ten Title Contention

Teddy King

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Sep 23, 2025

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.

College Football‘s Week 4 games that surprised the oddsmakers

Josh Helmholdt

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Sep 23, 2025

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (center) and the Nittany Lions host Oregon in an important Big Ten showdown this week.

Forde-Yard Dash: Four Big Ten Showdowns Will Separate CFP Contenders From Pretenders

Pat Forde

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 12, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks along the sideline during the second half against the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium.

Curt Cignetti Roasts Illinois After Blowout Win, Eyes Iowa Test

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 23, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs for a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

First Look: Illinois Football Faces USC Trojans in Week 5 Showdown

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 22, 2025

USC Trojans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini prediction, odds 2025

USC vs. Illinois prediction, odds 2025: Where the experts see an edge

James Parks

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Sep 22, 2025

Nebraska has gone 10-0 during the non-conference portion of its schedule, just one of two undefeated Big Ten teams.

Nebraska Tops Big Ten Power Rankings as League Play Begins

Lincoln Arneal

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Sep 22, 2025

Sep 12, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti watches his team warm up prior to the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Gets Dogged By Indiana's Curt Cignetti After Week 4 Blowout

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 22, 2025

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