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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) following the 28-14 win over the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025.

Highest-Paid Big Ten Coaches After Ohio State's Ryan Day Massive Contract Extension

Arden Cravalho

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Feb 12, 2025

Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) celebrates his interception with teammates against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Eagles Safety and Illini Alum Sydney Brown Owns His Super Bowl Moment

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 9, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Lands Commitment From Three-Star LB Kaedyn Cobbs

Zain Bando

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Feb 7, 2025

The Illini flags are run across the field at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, during Illinois' 21-17 win over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31, 2024.

No. 1 JUCO LB Ismael Kante Already Feeling at Home With Illinois Football

Zain Bando

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Feb 7, 2025

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Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leon Lowery Jr. (8) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Film Session Seals the Deal for Leon Lowery Jr. to Join Illinois Football

Zain Bando

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Feb 7, 2025

Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Four-Star Linebacker Cam Thomas Commits to Illinois Football

Zain Bando

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Feb 6, 2025

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans’ Lincoln Riley Claims 'Best In Country' Hires: Chad Bowden, Zaire Turner, Dre Brown

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 6, 2025

Middletown football player Tomiwa Durojaiye smiles after putting on his University of Kentucky hat during his signing ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.

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Illinois Football: New DL Tomiwa Durojaiye Gears Up for NFL Push

Zain Bando

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Feb 5, 2025

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers nose tackle Curt Neal (92) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Curt Neal Finds New Home With Ex-Teammates in Illinois Football

Zain Bando

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Feb 4, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Flips Former Air Force Commitment LB Jack Paris

Zain Bando

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Feb 3, 2025

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema during the second quarter of a Big Ten football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.

Illinois Football Signs Elite Cornerback Recruit Victor Singleton

Zain Bando

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Feb 2, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) scores a touchdown in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Wide Receiver Zakhari Franklin Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Zain Bando

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Feb 1, 2025

Sep 21, 2024; DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Transfer QB Ethan Hampton Calls Illinois Football 'a Pros Program'

Zain Bando

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Jan 31, 2025

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) hands the ball off to running back Dre Brown (25) during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Hiring Illinois' Dre Brown as Executive Director of Personnel and Scouting

Kendell Hollowell

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Jan 31, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ball State Cardinals head coach Mike Neu paces the sidelines against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Hires Former Ball State Coach Mike Neu as Senior Offensive Analyst

Zain Bando

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Jan 30, 2025

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh randomly blasted by college coach

Chris Roling

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Jan 30, 2025

Dec 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bieliema Takes Shot At Los Angeles Chargers' Jim Harbaugh

Cory Pappas

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Jan 30, 2025

Bielema during a game against the Florida Atlantic Owls in 2023.

Bret Bielema Takes Massive Shot at Jim Harbaugh As Michigan Sets for NCAA Fight

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Jan 29, 2025

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Jan 29, 2025

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