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Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reads the playcard against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

12 most likely College Football Playoff teams after Week 1: Alabama outside looking in

Nicholas Rome

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Sep 4, 2025

These 5 ranked teams are walking straight into upset traps in Week 2

Nicholas Rome

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Sep 3, 2025

Unfriendly Confines: Can Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan survive their Week 2 road games?

Christopher Lewnau

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Sep 3, 2025

Big 10 Power Rankings: The Crown remains with the Ohio State Buckeyes

Nicholas Rome

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Sep 2, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day reacts against the Texas Longhorns in the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

College Football Top 25 Rankings and no LSU and Brian Kelly aren't No. 1

Nicholas Rome

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Sep 2, 2025

These 10 formerly overlooked recruits could be College Football’s next All-Americans

Nicholas Rome

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Aug 18, 2025

2025 CFP National Championship - Ohio State v Notre Dame

2025 College Football Top 25: Arch Manning headlines a loaded Longhorns squad

Nicholas Rome

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Aug 4, 2025

The Big Ten's 2025 surprise teams might already be decided

Christopher Lewnau

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Aug 3, 2025

Dec 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day on the Big Ten Network stage during Rose Bowl media day at Sheraton Grand LA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2025 Big Ten Media Days Primer: Dates, Times, and Storylines to follow

Nicholas Rome

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Jul 22, 2025

Bret Bielema cries tampering while quietly working the portal like everyone else

Nicholas Rome

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Jun 25, 2025

Capital One Orange Bowl - Penn State v Notre Dame

These 5 returning Quarterbacks will define the Big Ten in 2025

Patrick Weider

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Jun 25, 2025

Bret Bielema puts the SEC on blast over College Football Playoff expansion

Nicholas Rome

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Jun 18, 2025

5 teams that are massively overrated in Post-Spring College Football Top 25

Andrew Boardwine

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Apr 28, 2025

The 5 easiest schedules in the Big Ten for the 2025 season

Andrew Boardwine

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Mar 14, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) hands the ball off to Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman (1) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

3 underrated teams that could make the College Football Playoff in 2025

Frank Sciarroni

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Feb 21, 2025

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois's Bret Bielema is about to become the pettiest coach in America

Andrew Boardwine

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Jan 29, 2025

Oct 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jay Harris (22) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Top-ranked Oregon faces tough test against Illinois' stingy defense

Travis Robinson

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Oct 23, 2024

Torrie Cox Jr. #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with Miles Scott #10 after an interception against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

4 college football teams that deserve more respect through four weeks

Frank Sciarroni

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Sep 25, 2024

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson (94) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Nebraska versus Illinois: Game breakdown and analysis

Travis Robinson

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Sep 21, 2024

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media.

Illinois football unveils throwback uniforms and the fighting Illini missed the mark

Sam Fariss

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Aug 8, 2024

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a holding call during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

What Illinois football record will keep Bret Bielema off the hot seat in 2024?

Connor Muldowney

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Jun 22, 2024

Oct 14, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Football Power Rankings after Week 7

Chris Peterson

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Oct 18, 2023

Oct 7, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023 Big Ten football power rankings after Week 6

Chris Peterson

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Oct 12, 2023

Sep 30, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talk before the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

2023 Big Ten football power rankings after Week 5

Chris Peterson

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Oct 3, 2023

Bret Bielema, Illinois football coach (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 Takeaways from close home win against Toledo

Dante Pryor

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Sep 4, 2023

The Big Ten Championship Game is looking for new locations

Eric Boggs

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Aug 20, 2023

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.Uwgrid01 7

Is Illinois football a contender in the Big Ten West?

Dante Pryor

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Jul 23, 2023

Top 10 Big 12 Football Non-Conference games for 2023

Luke Fletcher

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Jun 26, 2023

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