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Oct 10, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Javari Barnett (24) runs through a hole in the line against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois' Season-Changing Win Over Michigan State

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 11, 2026

Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Lands Top JUCO Interior Offensive Lineman Harry Maileoi

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 7, 2026

Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) fires a pass during the second quarter of their game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

First Look at Illinois Week 6 Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 6, 2026

Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Trey Smith (23) hangs onto the jersey of Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) as he runs with the ball during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to a Horrific Illinois Football Loss to Purdue on Homecoming

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 3, 2026

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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Demetrius John (54) tries to get a hand on Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Nightmare Scenario Unleashed in Home Loss to Purdue – What Now?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 3, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after a 48-10 win over the Southern Illinois Salukis at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What to Expect From Illinois Defense Without Bobby Hauck Calling Plays

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 3, 2026

Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff has 22 contested catches this season for the Scarlett Knights.

2027 NFL Draft: Meet the Nation’s Best Contested-Catch Receiver

Gilberto Manzano

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Oct 2, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Charles Correa (5) reacts ahead of linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football Week 5 Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after a 31-27 loss to the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Reveals How Bobby Hauck's Illinois Exit Unfolded

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with the crowd before an NCAA game against UAB at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Offers Encouraging Illinois Injury Update Ahead of Purdue

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2026

Oct 2, 2021; Cheney, WA, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck looks on against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the first half at Roos Field. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Social Media Reacts to Illinois and Bobby Hauck Parting Ways After Four Games

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. - March 23, 2026 - Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck during spring ball practice. Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Aaron Quinn/Illinois Athletics)

Did Illinois' Split From Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck Come Too Soon?

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. - August 08, 2026 - Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck during Fall Camp practice at Gies Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Aaron Quinn/Illinois Athletics)

Illinois Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck Gone After Four Games

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brock Boyd (11) is knocked out of bounds by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football Falling at Ohio State

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 27, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) throws during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

5 Stats That Determined Illinois' Loss to Ohio State

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Breaks Down Illinois' 'Unacceptable' Defense After Loss to Ohio State

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ty Robinson (10) makes a catch during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Why Illinois' Performance in a Loss to Ohio State Is Oddly Encouraging

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 26, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Mac Resetich (0) reacts during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From Illinois' Loss to Ohio State

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 26, 2026

Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola looks to throw a pass against USC.

College Football Week 4 Takeaways: Dylan Raiola Leads Oregon Past USC After Dante Moore Injured

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Sep 26, 2026

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