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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) gets ready to throw the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Raves About Quarterback Luke Altmyer's Clutch Gene

Jared Shlensky

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Jul 6, 2025

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) pursues Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Compares Gabe Jacas to Former NFL Defensive POY

Jason Langendorf

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Jul 6, 2025

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore carries the ball during the Oregon Ducks’ Spring Game Saturday, April 27. 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon Ducks' Dante Moore Ranked Fourth-Best Quarterback in Big Ten

Arden Cravalho

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Jul 3, 2025

Nov 11, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley, left, and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talk before a game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Football Schedule Toughest In Big Ten? Most Critical Matchups

Angela Miele

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Jul 3, 2025

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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

College Football 2025: Phil Steele Releases Bold Top 25

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 3, 2025

Jan 1, 2011; Pasadena, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers lineman J.J. Watt (99) during the 2011 Rose Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Bret Bielema compares Illinois edge rusher to Wisconsin Badgers legend J.J. Watt

Lorin Cox

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Jul 2, 2025

Dec 30, 2022; Clearwater, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks during the Clearwater Beach Day for the 2022 ReliaQuest Bowl Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Illinois Projected to Miss College Football Playoff in New On3 Bowl Predictions

Pranav Hegde

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Jul 2, 2025

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

Alabama Continues to Outduel Illinois Football Off the Field

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 1, 2025

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a holding call during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Paul Finebaum's Embarrassing Personal Attack on Illinois Coach Bret Bielema

Jason Langendorf

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Jul 1, 2025

Sep 17, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Ranked Too Low in Analyst's Big Ten Predictions, Penn State No. 1?

Teddy King

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Jul 1, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Where Illinois' Luke Altmyer Ranks Among QBs in EA Sports' College Football 26

Jason Langendorf

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Jul 1, 2025

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is announced to fans after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs after the game at Caesars Superdome.

College Football 2025: Athlon’s Preseason Top 25 Revealed

Nick Shepkowski

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Jun 30, 2025

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola.

Nebraska Football Announces Representatives for Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas

Kaleb Henry

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Jun 30, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Illinois Rates in Top 25 of EA Sports' College Football 26: Why It Matters

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 29, 2025

Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Sought Joint Practices With Bill Belichick's Tar Heels

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 29, 2025

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the field against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes Targeting 4-Star Quarterback Recruit Committed To Illinois

Jack Carlough

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Jun 28, 2025

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Alabama Beats out Illinois Football on Recruiting Trail Yet Again

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 27, 2025

Illinois coach Bret Bielema wanted to host a joint football practice with Bill Belichick and North Carolina.

Big Ten coach pitched Bill Belichick, North Carolina for joint practice

James Parks

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Jun 27, 2025

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Raises Concerns Over Player Tampering

Pranav Hegde

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Jun 27, 2025

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