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Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) dunks the ball during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The No. 14 Illini (6-2) head south to Nashville to take on the No. 13 Volunteers (7-2) in a neutral-site battle that each team needs in its own way

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The No. 14 Illini (6-2) head south to Nashville to take on the No. 13 Volunteers (7-2) in a neutral-site battle that each team needs in its own way

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Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) collides with UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The Illini (6-2) take on a physical, disciplined Volunteers squad (7-2) in Nashville on Saturday

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois quarterback Trey Petty and linebacker Easton Baker plan to enter the transfer portal, per multiple reports

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Illini and Volunteers, each of whom are currently on the wrong side of the win column, meet in Nashville on Saturday. Who is the favorite?

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The Illini landed impact talent across the board to kick off the early signing period – and Illinois on SI is here to sort it all out

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The Illini have put together a fantastic 2026 recruiting class – one that got even better with the signing of Smith

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini added three top JUCO linemen and the nation’s best JUCO cornerback, reinforcing key positions for the future

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The Illini, coming off what most considered a letdown of a regular season, were still able to nab Barnett from the Crimson Tide

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Follow Illinois on SI's live tracker for all the signings, information, updates and analysis on the newest Illini during the early signing day period

Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) drives by a UT Rio Grande Valley defender in the Illini's win over the Vaqueros last week at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

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Petrovic, a jet-fueled sophomore guard, is healthy, dealing and just the shot in the arm the Illini could use Saturday against Tennessee

Illinois guard Aaliyah Guyton (1) locks up a Bellarmine ball-handler in the Illini's 90-41 win Tuesday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

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The Illini (7-1) continued their winning streak by blowing out the Knights in their last game before opening conference play

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The Illini, currently ranked No. 14 in the AP poll and having lost only to a pair of top-12 teams, have earned no respect from the NET

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) finish at the rim against a UConn defender in the Illini's 74-61 loss to the Huskies last week at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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The Illini sputtered in a loss to UConn last week, the latest indication that they aren't yet ready for prime time

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Tennessee's defense, as usual, is dominant. What makes the Rick Barnes-led unit so effective and what s the answer for Illinois' offense?

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34), forward Nate Ament (10), guard Bishop Boswell (3) and forward J.P. Estrella (13) come back onto the court after a time during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Illini are looking for their first victory away from home against an opponent that has owned them in recent years

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Illinois dominated Le Moyne behind elite defense, balanced depth and efficient free throw shooting

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The snow fell, The Hat was held high and the Illini were again on top – at least for a day – as social media sorted out a win over the Wildcats

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Offensive tackle TJ Taylor and cornerback Jakwon Morris – top-15 overall JUCO prospects – have both signed with the Illini

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown after their game Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois beat Wisconsin 34-10.

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Bret Bielema and his staff extended another offer to a top junior college recruit, this time to linebacker Archie Chambers

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini offered a scholarship to Lofton, a defensive back from East St. Louis, earlier this week

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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The Illini staved off the visiting Wildcats on a wild, snowy night in Champaign to close out their 2025 regular season

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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How are former Illinois players faring during the start of the 2025-26 NBA season? Here's an update.

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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After fumbling things at Wisconsin a week ago, can the Illini hold it down at home against the in-state rival Wildcats

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) receives encouragement from twin brother and Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during Illinois' 74-61 loss to UConn on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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The Illini need their starting center Ivisic – and that was evident Friday against UConn. The way to get him going is fairly simple.

Nov 23, 2025; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Bryant Bulldogs at Peoples Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The Illini guard Petrovic, despite struggling immensely on paper against the Huskies, impressed Hurley at Madison Square Garden on Friday