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Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles (6) throws during a game against Central State

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Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. (5) deflects a pass intended for Western Illinois Leathernecks wide receiver Demari Davis (3) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) sacks Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The running of the flags for the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini players take the field before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball against Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Sep 6, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Western Illinois Leathernecks quarterback Nathan Lamb (12) passes the ball in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images