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Aug 30, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks along the sideline during the first half against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Memorial Stadium.

Throwback: When Indiana and Illinois Last Faced Off in a Top 25 Football Battle

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 16, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team during the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. USC Football Game Time Released: Why It's an Important Factor

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 16, 2025

Kirk Herbstreit pets his dog, Peter, on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

Predicting ESPN's College GameDay Week 5 Location: Penn State or Georgia?

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 16, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema and player defensive back Miles Scott (10) before an NCAA game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Commit Nick Hankins Rises to Rivals' Top Player in State: What It Means

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 16, 2025

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Illinois is a road underdog against Indiana in a college football Week 4 showdown.

College Football Straight Up Picks for Every Top 25 Game in Week 4 (Illinois Will Upset Indiana)

Iain MacMillan

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Sep 16, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) applauds teammates during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

First Look at Indiana Football Week Four Opponent: Illinois

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 16, 2025

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Indiana's Curt Cignetti Heaps Praise on Illinois Ahead of Massive Week 4 Matchup

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 16, 2025

Quarterback John Mateer (10) will lead No. 11 Oklahoma against No. 22 Auburn on Saturday.

Ranking college football's 10 best Week 4 matchups

Matt De Lima

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Sep 16, 2025

Nick Saban, left, and Lee Corso talk on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

Is Illinois Football a Lock to Host ESPN's 'College GameDay' if It Beats Indiana?

Jared Shlensky

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Sep 16, 2025

Indiana upgraded at quarterback with transfer Fernando Mendoza.

Forde-Yard Dash: College Football Prove-It Week 4 Games Will Separate Real From Hype

Pat Forde

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Sep 16, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) lifts Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) after he scored a touchdown against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois vs. USC Signals Illini Football Is on the Verge of Bigger Things

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 16, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiever Justin Bowick (0) is tackled by Duke Blue Devils saftey Caleb Weaver (3) and cornerback Chandler Rivers (0) during the second quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 15, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

ESPN's Football Power Index Picks a Heavy Favorite for Illinois at Indiana

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 15, 2025

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads his team during the entry walk as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon Ducks and Penn State See Movement In New Big Ten Power Rankings

Cory Pappas

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Sep 15, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs into the end zone during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Is Illinois the Next Indiana?

Steven Greenberg

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Sep 15, 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. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead: How Illinois Football's Next Five Opponents Fared in Week 3

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 15, 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

Five ESPN Experts Predict Illinois to Make the College Football Playoff

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 15, 2025

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

USC Trojans’ Schedule Hit With Early Kickoff Time vs. Illinois

Cory Pappas

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Sep 15, 2025

Sep 12, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Jonathan Brady (0) and Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) celebrate after a touchdown during the first half against the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football Week 4 Opponent: Indiana Hoosiers

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 15, 2025

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