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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

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

Why Illinois Over Duke Is Big Ten's 'Most Important Win' After Ohio State-Texas

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 10, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jaheim Clarke (25) celebrates his fumble recovery against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

CFP Watch: Evaluating Illinois Football's Playoff Chances After Week 2

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 10, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Illinois Trails Two Upcoming Big Ten Opponents in Key ESPN Predictive Ranking

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 10, 2025

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Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils cornerback Kimari Robinson (5) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Jojo Hayden (30), linebacker Kenenna Odeluga (39), linebacker Ismael Kante (26) and defensive lineman Gentle Hunt (92) during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

EA Sports' 'College Football 26' Simulates Illinois vs. Western Michigan

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 10, 2025

The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart are rolling into a big test this weekend against Tennessee.

AP Top 10 teams that still have a lot to prove

Josh Helmholdt

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Sep 10, 2025

Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson has helped his NFL Draft stock in Week 2.

2026 NFL Draft: Risers and Fallers in Week 2

Joe Cox

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Sep 9, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleader during the fourth quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting Buzz: A Busy Weekend of Prospect Visits Ahead

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 9, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini Aidan Laughery (21) runs against Duke Blue Devils defensive end Vincent Anthony Jr. (7) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Three Things to Know About Illinois vs. Western Michigan Ahead of Kickoff

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 9, 2025

Miami running back Girard Pringle Jr. and the Hurricanes are running slightly ahead in the ACC race.

College Football Playoff Projection After Week 2: Miami Ahead in ACC Race

Bryan Fischer

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Sep 9, 2025

Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson completed 68% of his passes for 440 yards in Saturday’s 48–45 double-overtime win over SMU.

Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 2

Daniel Flick

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Sep 9, 2025

Indiana's Mikail Kamara (6) and Aiden Fisher (4) celebrate a sack of Kennesaw State's Amari Odom (2) during the Indiana versus Kennesaw State Big Ten football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Looking Ahead: How Illinois Football's Next Five Opponents Fared in Week 2

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 9, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 9, 2025

Jayden Maiava is putting up elite stats for the USC Trojans.

Big Ten QB Power Rankings after Week 2: Sayin, Maiava, Moore, and the others

Joe Cox

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Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

CBS Analyst Has Illinois Ahead of Penn State: Fair or Flawed Take?

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 8, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Josh Pate Sees High Ceiling for Illinois – if It Navigates Upcoming Stretch

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 8, 2025

Ole Miss WR Harrison Wallace III (#2 above) is one of the nation's top receivers after Week 2.

2025 college football receiving leaders after Week 2

Joe Cox

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Sep 8, 2025

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Are the Stars Aligning for a Week 4 Illinois-Indiana ESPN 'College GameDay'?

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 8, 2025

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti before a first round playoff game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Indiana Draws Primetime Slot for Massive Big Ten Opener

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 8, 2025

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