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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

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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

Western Michigan's Tate Hallock celebrates his interception for a touchdown against Michigan State during the fourth quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.

First Look: Illinois Football Week 3 Opponent Western Michigan

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 8, 2025

Nebraska volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly at 2025 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.

Big Ten Coaches, Student-Athletes Work Through Challenges Post-House Settlement

Lincoln Arneal

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Sep 8, 2025

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer.

Heisman Trophy index: Week 2 results shake up the race early on

Khari Demos

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Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium.

How Illinois’ Victory Over Duke Sets the Stage for Bigger Things

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 8, 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

Illinois Social Media Reacts as the Illini Enter AP Poll Top 10 for First Time Since 2001

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 8, 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

Was Illinois Football Lucky Again in a Win Over Duke – or Just Better Prepared?

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 7, 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' Win at Duke Catches Eye of Four-Star Notre Dame Quarterback Commit

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 7, 2025

These college football teams have a line on the national championship heading into Week 3, according to ESPN.

ESPN predicts college football's 12 national title contenders entering Week 3

James Parks

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Sep 7, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) runs onto the field before the start of an NCAA game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Leaps in ESPN's FPI Rankings After Polishing Off Duke

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 7, 2025

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