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Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Illinois Football's Bret Bielema Trolls Former Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 29, 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

Illinois Football Signs Class of 2026 Pass Rusher Jacob Alexander

Zain Bando

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Jan 27, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Is in an 'Awesome' Position, Says Bret Bielema

Steven Greenberg

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Jan 26, 2025

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) celebrates an interception against Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Former Illini Kerby Joseph Earns Big Honor to Cap Detroit Lions Season

Zain Bando

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Jan 25, 2025

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Gets Commitment From 3-Star Receiver Kenyon Alston

Zain Bando

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Jan 23, 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

Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema Pushes Back on Josh Pate on Social Media

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 23, 2025

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders guard Nick Allegretti (67) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NFL Lineman and Former Illini Nick Allegretti Continues Incredible Streak

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 22, 2025

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds his arms out during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

Too Early Top 25s Don’t Demonstrate Faith In Indiana Football Repeat In 2025

Todd Golden

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Jan 22, 2025

Texas quarterback Arch Manning hopes to lead the Longhorns to a long CFP run next season.

Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Top 25

Bryan Fischer, Mike McDaniel, Pat Forde, Zach Koons

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Jan 22, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates his touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Finishes No. 16 in AP Poll as Fans and Experts Look Ahead

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 21, 2025

SEC network host Paul Finebaum looks on

SEC Network Host Paul Finebaum Admits Big Ten Currently Owns College Football

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 21, 2025

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

Illinois Football Adds Three-Star Offensive Lineman Landen Von Seggern

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Jan 18, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Melvin Priestly (58) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offensive Lineman Melvin Priestly to Return in 2025

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Jan 12, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on against Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Addresses Three Position Groups With Key Signees

Zain Bando

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Jan 12, 2025

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) celebrates an interception (his second of the game) against San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

Detroit Lions and Former Illini DB Kerby Joseph Named NFL First-Team All-Pro

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 11, 2025

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Illinois linebacker Ezekiel Holmes (33) on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois Defensive Lineman Ezekiel Holmes to Declare for 2025 NFL Draft

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Jan 10, 2025

Central Catholic Victor Singleton after a play during a game.

Ohio State Batting Oregon Ducks, Michigan For 4-Star Recruit Victor Singleton

Gabriel Duarte

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Jan 11, 2025

Toledo Central Catholic s Victor Singleton Jr. intercepts a pass intended Bishop Watterson s Cal Mangini ending the Eagles' final drive during the Division III state final Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Canton.

Illinois Football Lands in Elite Cornerback Prospect's Final Five

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 9, 2025

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a call during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema Takes Playful Jab at ESPN Pundit

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 8, 2025

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