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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) celebrate in the second half of the Buckeyes' season-opening win over Texas.

Updated Big Ten Football Power Rankings After Week 1: Ohio State Claims The Top Spot

Ryan Young

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Sep 1, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) comes running out onto the field before the start of the game against the Elon Phoenix at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Illinois Must Pressure Duke Quarterback Darian Mensah to Win – And Here's Why

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 1, 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

Illinois Football Week 1 Grades vs. Western Illinois: Keep the Curve in Mind

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 1, 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

Big Ten Football Week 2 Power Rankings: Illinois Comes in Hot, but Duke Awaits

Steven Greenberg

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Sep 1, 2025

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Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher, left, gets a hand on Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium.

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Quarterback Luke Altmyer

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 1, 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

The Big Question: Does Illinois Actually Have Three Starting Running Backs?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 31, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) runs the ball after a pass reception as Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back Buju Aumua-Tuisavura (14) tackles during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Where Will Illinois Football Rank in the AP Poll After Week 1 Win?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 31, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Justin Bowick (0) catches a touchdown in front of Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back James Mankaka (29) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Much Was Illinois Football Aided by Stumbles of Alabama, Arch Manning?

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 31, 2025

Oct 15, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Chase Brown on Illinois Football's Rise: 'This Was Always the Vision'

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 30, 2025

Aug 28, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) goes to throw the ball against the Elon Phoenix during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

First Look: Illinois Football Week 2 Opponent Duke

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 8, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. (5) deflects a pass intended for Western Illinois Leathernecks wide receiver Demari Davis (3) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Things We Learned in Illinois' Season-Opening Win Over Western Illinois

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 30, 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

Illinois' Luke Altmyer Shines vs. Western Illinois – But Has Room for Growth

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 30, 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

Illinois Football Postgame Injury Report: Latest Update on the Offensive Line

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 30, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) jumps on teammate Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Eli Coenen (96) after a sack on Western Illinois Leathernecks quarterback Chris Irvin (5) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Five Numbers That Defined Illinois’ Dominant Win Over Western Illinois

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 30, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) runs the ball after a pass reception as Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back Buju Aumua-Tuisavura (14) tackles during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Wide Receivers: When a Supposed 'Weakness' Becomes a Weapon

Pranav Hegde

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Aug 30, 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

Social Media Reacts as Illinois Football Hammers Western Illinois

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 30, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) sacks Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is Illinois Football Linebacker Gabe Jacas Even Better Than We Thought?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 29, 2025

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Seconds to Illinois' Season Kickoff: Is Champaign a Football Town Now?

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 29, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The running of the flags for the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Weather Report and Game Conditions: Illinois vs. Western Illinois in Week 1

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 29, 2025

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