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Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Will Roll Past Duke in Week 2 If ...

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 10, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

What Illinois vs. Duke Will Reveal About the Illini's 2026 Future

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 9, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Brayden Trimble (11) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Illinois Stock Risers the Illini Will Need to Produce vs. Duke in Week 2

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 8, 2026

The 2025 Illinois football team celebrates its 20-13 win over Northwestern and securing The Hat award in the teams' rivalry last Nov. 29 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Punter Lars Rau

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Sep 8, 2026

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Illinois' Mac Resetich (0) runs back a punt for a big gain in the first half of the Illini's 42-23 win over UAB on Sept. 3, 2026 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Defensive Back Mac Resetich

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Sep 8, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Injury Updates After Week 1 Win Over UAB

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; UAB Blazers wide receiver Ty Mims (0) dives over Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jakwon Morris (5) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Defensive back Jakwon Morris

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Sep 7, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema following the Buckeyes' 34-16 win in the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

How Illinois Football's Next Five Opponents Fared in Week 1

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Sep 7, 2026

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

Illinois Football Slips in ESPN's FPI – But Remains the Favorite vs. Duke in Week 2

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Sep 7, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Western Michigan Broncos quarterback Brady Jones (10) looks to pass as Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Joe Barna (43) defends during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Defensive Lineman Joe Barna

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Sep 7, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball as Southern California Trojans safety Kendarius Reddick (41) defends during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Ca'Lil Valentine Answered Illinois' RB1 Question Loud and Clear in Week 1

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Sep 6, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) scores a touchdown during the second half against the UAB Blazers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois QB Katin Houser Delivered a Welcome Surprise in Week 1

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Sep 5, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema disputes a call in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Five-Play Stretch vs. UAB That Revealed Illinois' Biggest Problem

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Sep 5, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema yells against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Reveals Why Illinois' Defense Struggled vs. UAB – and Takes the Blame

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Sep 4, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Most Encouraging Stat From Illinois Football's Week 1 Win Over UAB

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Sep 4, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) passes the ball during the first half against the UAB Blazers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Hottest Takes From Illinois Football's Win Over UAB

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Sep 4, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with the crowd before an NCAA game against UAB at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Projected Depth Chart: Live Lineup and Injury Tracker

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Sep 15, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws the ball against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the second half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

ESPN Names Illinois QB Katin Houser a Breakout Candidate for 2026

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Sep 3, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Football vs. UAB in Week 1

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Sep 3, 2026

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