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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

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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

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

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

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