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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

Illinois football, Bret Bielema are heating up on the recruiting trail

Connor Muldowney

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Jun 12, 2023

College Football: The most games for in-state matchups this season will be played in Week 13

Ryan Kay

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Nov 22, 2022

Big Ten Football: Northwestern, Illinois look like potential contenders

Ryan Kay

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Aug 28, 2022

3 things we learned from Virginia’s home win over Illinois

Zach Bigalke

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Sep 11, 2021

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Illinois Football: What to expect in Bret Bielema’s debut season?

Chris Peterson

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Jul 21, 2021

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 Takeaways from hiring of Bret Bielema as head coach

Chris Peterson

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Dec 19, 2020

Sep 7, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Buffalo Bulls head coach Lance Leipold looks on during a warm up prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 3 head coaching candidates to replace Lovie Smith

Connor Muldowney

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Dec 13, 2020

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 5: Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats waits with the team to enter the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Northwestern Football: 3 Takeaways from Wildcats win over Illinois

Dante Pryor

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Dec 12, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue football: 3 takeaways from tight win over Illinois in Week 9

Dante Pryor

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Oct 31, 2020

Graham Mertz, Wisconsin football (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Football: 3 bold predictions for 2020 opener vs. Illinois

Connor Muldowney

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Oct 22, 2020

Graham Mertz, Wisconsin football (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Football: It’s time for the Graham Mertz show vs. Illinois

Michael Hanich

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Oct 22, 2020

Josh Imatorbhebhe and Brandon Peters, Illinois football (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Are Illini serious Big Ten West contenders for 2020?

Sonny Martinez

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Aug 7, 2020

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini fights off the tackle of Ben Schrider #98 of the California Golden Bears during the first half of the RedBox Bowl at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 takeaways from loss to Cal in Redbox Bowl

Dante Pryor

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Dec 30, 2019

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes up field during the first half past defensive back Devon Witherspoon #31 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: 3 takeaways from sleepy win over Illinois in Week 13

Dante Pryor

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Nov 23, 2019

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 23: The Penn State Nittany Lions face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, September 23, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Iowa football looks to end Illinois’ newfound hot streak in Week 13

Dante Pryor

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Nov 21, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Jack Plummer #13 of the Purdue Boilermakers fumbles the ball after the hit in the second half from Dele Harding #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 26, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Purdue Football: 3 takeaways from blowout loss vs. Illinois

Dante Pryor

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Oct 26, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 12: A player raises the Purdue Boilermaker helmet paying tribute to the moon landing anniversary before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 12, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Purdue Football: Will Boilermakers keep bowl hopes alive vs. Illinois?

Dante Pryor

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Oct 24, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Nate Hobbs #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini breaks up a pass in the end zone against Quintez Cephus #87 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half of the game at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Football: 3 takeaways from shocking upset loss to Illinois

Zach Bigalke

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Oct 19, 2019

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Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from narrow road victory at Illinois

Zach Bigalke

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Oct 12, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Ricky Smalling #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to turn up field as Dicaprio Bootle #23 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers looks to make the stop during the second half at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 takeaways from tough loss to Nebraska in Week 4

Ryan Kay

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Sep 22, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Can Illini turn it around against Nebraska in Week 4?

Ryan Kay

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Sep 14, 2019

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Eastern Michigan football topples Illinois, makes another Big Ten statement

Zach Bigalke

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Sep 14, 2019

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Illinois Football: 3 quick takeaways from comeback win over UConn

Ryan Kay

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Sep 8, 2019

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Illinois Football: 3 bold predictions vs. UConn in Week 2

Ryan Kay

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Sep 6, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 29: Malik Turner #86 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates his touchdown with Mike Dudek #18 and Alex Hill #52 during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats November 29, 2014 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 quick takeaways from dominant win over Akron in Week 1

Ryan Kay

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Sep 1, 2019

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field on October 27, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Has Lovie Smith done enough to compete in Big Ten West?

Dante Pryor

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Aug 1, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: NCAA has no idea what it’s doing with Luke Ford decision

Connor Muldowney

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Apr 25, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Trevon Sidney #81 of the USC Trojans gets past Jonathan Willis #32 of the Oregon State Beavers for a first down in the first half of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Can blue-chip USC transfers spark culture change?

Connor Muldowney

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Apr 16, 2019

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