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Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s parallels to Fernando Mendoza are striking.

Forde-Yard Dash: 10 QBs With a Chance to Make the Mendoza Leap

Pat Forde

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Aug 31, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Wide Receiver Brayden Trimble

Pranav Hegde

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Aug 31, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Wide Receiver Collin Dixon

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 30, 2026

Illinois running back Aidan Laughery (21) is lifted up by offensive lineman J.C. Davis as teammates celebrate one of Laughery's three touchdowns against Northwestern in the Illini's 38-28 win Saturday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Running Back Aidan Laughery

Pranav Hegde

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Aug 30, 2026

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Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) react against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Quarterback Katin Houser

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 30, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Running Back Ca'Lil Valentine

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 29, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Countdown: 6 Questions Before the 2026 Season Opener

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 28, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hudson Clement (13) reacts after a catch and run during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Countdown: 7 Thoughts Before the 2026 Season Opener

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 27, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Illinois' New Defense Has Helped Boost a Big Weakness From the 2025 Offense

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 26, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bennett Konkey Could Give Illinois a Unique Weapon in 2027 – And Just Showed Why

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 22, 2026

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Illinois' Ca'Lil Valentine Makes Doak Walker Watch List – Is 1,000 Yards Within Reach?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 19, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. Highlights Three Fall Camp Standouts

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 19, 2026

Sep 4, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

New Illinois DC Bobby Hauck Isn't Big on Stats – But These Two Numbers Matter

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 18, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Why Bret Bielema Was 'Pissed Off' by a Preseason Award Watch List Snub

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 15, 2026

ESPN host Rece Davis sits on the College GameDay set.

Rece Davis Reveals Big Ten's Biggest Sleeper Team Ahead of 2026 Season

Jaron Spor

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Aug 11, 2026

What will wide receiver Charlie Becker and Indiana do for an encore after their national title?

One Number That Sums Up Every Big Ten Team in 2026

Patrick Andres

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Aug 11, 2026

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

3 Reasons Illinois Moved Elite Safety Recruit Jacob Eberhart to Wide Receiver

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 10, 2026

Bet on Oregon to win the Big Ten in 2026.

Big Ten Conference Prediction, Odds for 2026 College Football Season (Oregon Will Come Out on Top)

Iain MacMillan

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Aug 10, 2026

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football's Xavier Scott Is Back – And He's Ready for Any Role in 2026

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 9, 2026

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