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Eastern Michigan football topples Illinois, makes another Big Ten statement

Zach Bigalke

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Sep 14, 2019

Illinois Football: 3 quick takeaways from comeback win over UConn

Ryan Kay

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Sep 8, 2019

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

Ryan Kay

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Sep 6, 2019

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

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Members of the Northwestern Wildcats gather at midfield before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Northwestern Football: Wildcats fend off Illini’s late rally

Matthew Bartlett

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Nov 24, 2018

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Iowa Football: Hawkeyes rebound, throttle Illinois in Week 12

Dana Becker

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Nov 17, 2018

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts in the second quarter of the game against the BYU Cougars at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. BYU won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Wisconsin Football: Badgers deliver beatdown to hapless Illinois

Darrelle Thompson

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Oct 20, 2018

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Penn State Football: 3 takeaways from roller-coaster win over Illinois

Shane Lunnen

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Sep 22, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 21: Cam Thomas #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 21, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Fighting Illini looking to escape Big Ten cellar in 2018

Connor Muldowney

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May 19, 2018

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Quinton Flowers #9 of the South Florida Bulls is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium on September 15, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images)

USF Football: 3 takeaways from victory over Illinois

Connor Muldowney

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Sep 15, 2017

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USF Football: Game preview and prediction vs. Illinois

Shannon Sickmon

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Sep 13, 2017

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USF football: 3 bold predictions for Week 3 showdown vs. Illinois

Zach Bigalke

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Sep 12, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Malik Turner #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball after a reception as Dominquie Green #26 of the North Carolina Tar Heels defends at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. North Carolina defeated Illinois 48-23. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Malik Turner is Fighting Illini’s secret star in 2017

Connor Muldowney

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Aug 12, 2017

Nov 5, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Beau Benzschawel (66) and Wisconsin Badgers running back Corey Clement (6) celebrate after scoring a touch down during the second half of the game at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois vs Wisconsin Live Stream: Watch Fighting Illini vs Badgers Online

Jerran Anderson

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Nov 12, 2016

Fans Can Buy Face Value Tickets For Big Games Right Now on ShooWin

FanSided

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Oct 25, 2016

Nov 14, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls fans celebrate on the field after beating the Temple Owls at Raymond James Stadium. South Florida Bulls won 44-23. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

College Football: 10 best under-the-radar games in 2016

Michael Collins

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Mar 31, 2016

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer and Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh prior to the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Football Spring Preview: 10 biggest questions and storylines

Patrick Schmidt

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Mar 10, 2016

Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith looks on from the sidelines in the first half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: How Lovie Smith changes losing culture

Shea Raftus

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Mar 9, 2016

Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Lovie Smith brings instant credibility to Fighting Illini

Gabe Encinas

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Mar 7, 2016

Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lovie Smith hired as Illinois football head coach

Patrick Schmidt

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Mar 7, 2016

Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith looks at a replay during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. The New Orleans Saints won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Lovie Smith expected to be named Fighting Illini coach

Patrick Schmidt

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Mar 5, 2016

College Football: Marshall Randy Moss (88) in action, running into endzone for touchdow vs West Virginia at Mountaineer Field.Morgantown, WV 8/30/1997CREDIT: Al Tielemans (Photo by Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)(Set Number: X53411 TK3 R4 F15 )

Building the Best College Football Team of All Time

Patrick Schmidt

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Feb 12, 2016

Big Ten Football: Top 5 offensive tackles for 2016

Shea Raftus

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Jan 29, 2016

College Football Coaching Changes: Ranking the best hires

Patrick Schmidt

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Dec 8, 2015

Illinois names Bill Cubit head coach, signs two-year extension

Danny Jaillet

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Nov 28, 2015

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