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Fans cheer on the Illinois football team in the Illini's 23-17 win over Kansas on Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Why Illinois Football Fans Should Be Laser-Focused on SMU vs. Clemson

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 4, 2024

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Finalizes 2025 Recruiting Class on National Signing Day

Zain Bando

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Dec 4, 2024

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Receiver Pat Bryant Declares for NFL Draft

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 3, 2024

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) takes the field before a game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football's Pat Bryant Receives Backhanded Big Ten Honor

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 3, 2024

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Nov 30, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year, Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Snubbed?

Cory Pappas

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Dec 3, 2024

UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel congratulates senior football players as they are recognized before they face Liberty on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the Sun Bowl Stadium.

Illinois Football Senior Offensive Assistant Dana Dimel Dies at 62

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 3, 2024

Oct 5, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Fall of Former Illinois Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters at Purdue

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 3, 2024

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leaves the field after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Big Ten Power Rankings: USC Trojans Loss vs. Notre Dame, Michigan Upset Over Ohio State

Cory Pappas

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Dec 3, 2024

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel posts a video on social media on his way off the field after defeating Maryland at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Ranking Big Ten Quarterbacks: Dillon Gabriel, Drew Allar, Kurtis Rourke Battle For Best

Gabriel Duarte

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Dec 2, 2024

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) catches a pass against Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Play of the Week: Pat Bryant Ties TD Record

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 2, 2024

Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Audavion Collins (29) celebrates after intercepting the ball

Big Ten Football Power Rankings (Final): Penn State, Oregon Battle For Big Ten Title

Dustin Schutte

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Dec 2, 2024

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

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Outflanks Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin to Make CFP Case

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 6, 2024

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.

3 Key Stats from Illinois Football's 38-28 Win Over Northwestern

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 1, 2024

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ryan Meed (34) holds the “Land of Lincoln” trophy after a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Instant Analysis: Illinois Takes Back The Hat From Northwestern, 38-28

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 30, 2024

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs against Ohio State during the first half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Big Ten Football Week 14 Capsules

Kaleb Henry

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Nov 30, 2024

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) carries the ball during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 Key Questions Ahead of Illinois Football vs. Northwestern

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 29, 2024

Illinois Josh Kreutz (64) and running back Josh McCray (6) line up for a play against Rutgers during last week's 38-31 Illini win in Piscataway, New Jersey.

How to Watch: Illinois Football vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field (Week 14)

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 29, 2024

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' Bret Bielema Anticipates First-Ever Wrigley Field Game as Coach

Zain Bando

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Nov 29, 2024

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti coaches his team against Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter during the football game in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

McMaster's Big Ten Football Pick'em: Week 14

Matt McMaster

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Nov 28, 2024

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