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ESPN's Football Power Index is predicting No. 9 Illinois will lose to No. 19 Indiana in a major Big Ten matchup on Saturday.

ESPN FPI predicts top 10 loss in major Big Ten matchup on Saturday

Matt De Lima

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Sep 15, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini take the field before the start of a game with the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Recruits React to Energy, Environment in Win Over Western Michigan

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 15, 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

Indiana Football Recruiting: No. 1 Defensive Lineman Expected To Visit For Illinois Game

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 15, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Alec Bryant (3) celebrates a sack during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Things We Learned From Illinois' Victory Over Western Michigan

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 14, 2025

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

Illinois Football's First-Half Woes May Come to Haunt It at Indiana

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 14, 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

Did Illinois Take Advantage of Others' Stumbles in Latest AP Top 25 Poll?

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 14, 2025

Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema 'As Spirited As I've Ever Been' at Halftime of Illinois' Win vs. WMU

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 14, 2025

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

Three Key Stats From Illinois Football's Win Over Western Michigan

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 14, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) eludes the tackle of Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Jarvarius Sims (8) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football Putting Away Western Michigan

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 13, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Game Balls: Illinois Football Standouts in Week 3 Win Over Western Michigan

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 13, 2025

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

A Turning Point? Illinois and Luke Altmyer Among Top Sellers at NIL Store

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 13, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players take the field before the start of an NCAA game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Illinois Football's Best Win of the Season Will Be ...

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 13, 2025

Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) celebrates the win over UCLA at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Making Case as Big Ten's Most Dynamic Passer

Teddy King

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Sep 13, 2025

Former tight end turned analyst Adam Breneman outlines the case for Big Ten supremacy

Adam Breneman makes the case for the Big Ten as the best college football conference

Joe Cox

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Sep 13, 2025

Indiana's Khobe Martin (28) celebrates during the Indiana versus Indiana State football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Social Media Reacts to Indiana Football's Obliteration of Indiana State

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 13, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) before an NCAA game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Luke Altmyer Tabbed as Top Five Quarterback in the Country by CBS Sports

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 12, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Injury Updates: Aidan Laughery, Dylan Rosiek and Others

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 12, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs during the first quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Two Key Matchups to Watch in Illinois Football vs. Western Michigan

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 11, 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

How to Watch: No. 9 Illinois Football vs. Western Michigan in Week 3

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 11, 2025

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