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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Illinois Fighting Illini Football Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Illinois football—from game breakdowns and roster news to recruiting and Big Ten storylines. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes.
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College Football's Super League Debate
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Key 2027 Tight End
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Illini Land Out-of-State Tight End
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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Nate Cichy Flips Commitment Late
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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Super League or Market Dilution
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Illinois Football’s June Recruiting Push
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Illini Make Cameo in College Football 27 Trailer
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Bielema Backs 24-Team Playoff
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Illinois Hopes to Turn Tide in June
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Illini Football’s Big Leap Forward
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Bielema Sings, Barna Throws at Wrigley
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Houser Steps In For Illinois
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Illinois Targets Top OT Prospect
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Bielema Stunned by Williams' Arm
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Pope Leo Gets Illini Jersey
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Jenna Hall Returns to Lead Illini Softball
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illinois Defensive Line Overhaul
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Elite Transfer Pass Rusher
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illinois Legends Vie for Hall of Fame
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illinois Legends Vie for Hall of Fame
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illini Add JUCO DL Deon Williams
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illini Add Athletic DL Deon Williams
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Illinois Aims for Playoff Breakthrough
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Rice and Hardy Hall of Fame Bid
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top JUCO DL
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Illini Night at Wrigley Field
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May 31, 2026 |
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Illini Rely on Clement and Scott
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May 30, 2026 |
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Soren Fifer Commits to Illinois
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May 30, 2026 |
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NCAA Proposes Five-Year Eligibility Rule
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May 30, 2026 |
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Illinois Gets Early Advantage
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May 28, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Schedule 2026 Revealed
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May 28, 2026 |
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Illinois Offseason Update & Horseshoe Sandwich
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May 28, 2026 |
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Illini Kickoff Times Revealed
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May 28, 2026 |
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Illinois Football’s Hidden Gems
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May 27, 2026 |
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Illini Land Overlooked DL Joshua Davis
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May 26, 2026 |
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Illinois Eyes Spillers for 2027
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May 26, 2026 |
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Illinois 2026 Schedule Preview
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May 26, 2026 |
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Illini Land Rare Defensive Gem
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May 25, 2026 |
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Illini Land 6'6 290lb Offensive Line Prospect
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May 25, 2026 |
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Athlon Predicts Illinois 9th in Big Ten, Houser Top Transfer
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May 24, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Speedy Receiver Cichy
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May 24, 2026 |
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Illini in Race for Top WR Recruit
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May 24, 2026 |
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Illinois Snags Division Two Star for Defense
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May 24, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top Local Recruit Sean Rice
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May 23, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands In-State Star Cichy
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May 23, 2026 |
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Illini Snag Versatile Tight End Benjamin Thurman
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May 23, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Cichy for Potent Offense
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May 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Targets Ohio's Top CB Roman Combs
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May 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Targets Transfer DE Ean Rhea
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May 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Football: New Faces, High Hopes
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May 21, 2026 |
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Bielema Backs 32-Team CFB Playoff, Sparks Heated Debate
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May 21, 2026 |
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Illinois Targets Top Defensive Lineman
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May 21, 2026 |
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Jakwon Morris: From Mississippi to Illinois, A Family-Driven Journey
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May 21, 2026 |
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Bielema's 32-Team College Football Playoff: Pros & Cons
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May 21, 2026 |
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Illini Land Big Offensive Lineman Commitment
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May 19, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Ranked 33rd in Athlon Preview
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May 18, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands JUCO DL Joshua Davis
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May 18, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top-Ranked LB Sean Rice
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May 18, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Huge Offensive Lineman Commitment
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May 18, 2026 |
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Illinois Secures Top WR Recruit
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May 17, 2026 |
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Broncos' Illinois Trend: Lunch-Pail Players
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May 17, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Top Linebacker Sean Rice
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May 17, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top JUCO DL Joshua Davis
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May 16, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands 3-Star LB Sean Rice
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May 16, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Secures Key Recruit
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May 16, 2026 |
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UIUC Athletes Graduate: 121 Degrees Earned
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May 16, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top OL Target Gerken
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May 15, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top In-State OT Commit for 2027
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May 15, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's JUCO Pipeline Sizzles with Thurman
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May 15, 2026 |
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Fifer Chooses Illinois, Stays Close to Home
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May 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Top In-State Talent
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May 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Top In-State Tackle
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May 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Eyes Joshua Davis for Defensive Line Boost
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May 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Gains Tight End Threat
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May 14, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema Signs JUCO Tight End Benjamin BJ Thurman
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May 14, 2026 |
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Bielema's Patience Pays Off: Illinois Recruiting Class Heats Up
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May 13, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top Local OL Mason Halliman
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May 10, 2026 |
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Bielema's Bowl Push: Illinois Football's Smart Strategy
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May 10, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Three-Star OL Mason Halliman
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May 09, 2026 |
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Illinois Football: Wagner's Commitment Shakeup
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May 09, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Prime-Time Big Ten Games
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May 09, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Shifts Games to Friday Nights
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May 09, 2026 |
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Undrafted Kreutz Grinds at Bears Camp
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May 09, 2026 |
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Illini Target Top Talent for 2027 Class
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May 09, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Prime-Time Battles
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May 09, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Secures 3 Friday Night Games
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May 08, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's 2026 Schedule: Primetime Showdowns
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May 08, 2026 |
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Illinois Unveils Colossal College Football Screen
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May 08, 2026 |
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Big Ten Title Contenders: Ohio State Leads, Illinois Overlooked
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May 07, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas Drafted by Patriots, Mentored by Houston
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May 07, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema's New Defense: Chaos for Big Ten
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May 05, 2026 |
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Patriots Draft Gabe Jacas: New Watt-Level Edge Rusher
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May 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Snags Top QB Prospect After Michigan Flip
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May 03, 2026 |
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Bielema's Stability at Illinois: A New Era
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May 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Eyes Weber for QB Spot
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May 02, 2026 |
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Bielema's Illini: Growth, Draft, & New Defense
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May 02, 2026 |
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Brandon Lloyd Inducted into Illinois Hall of Fame
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May 01, 2026 |
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Illini Hall of Fame 2026: Legends Inducted
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Top 25 Hopes
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Bielema Lands Top Safety Mattison, Strengthens Illini Defense
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Illini Nights at MLB Parks: Sox, Cubs, Cardinals
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Illini Football: 3 Drafted, 5 Eyed for 2027
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Houser's Big Ten Move: A New Era for Illinois Football
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Georgia's McCray Transfer Bust: Illinois Coach Bielema's Sharp Retort
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Illini's NFL Draft Haul: Three Picks, Rising Talent
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Illini's NFL Draft Picks Make Waves
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Illini Student-Athletes Shine Academically & Athletically
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Altmyer Lands in Lions Room as Undrafted Free Agent
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Illinois Football: Bielema's NFL Draft Streak
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas to Patriots: NFL Draft Steal
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Illini Land 3 in NFL Draft, 8 as UDFA
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Illinois to Denver: Scott's NFL Journey
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Illinois NFL Draft Picks Boost Bielema's Legacy
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Patriots Trade Up for Edge Rusher Jacas
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas Drafted by Patriots
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Bielema Predicts Davis to Slide to Guard in NFL
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Patriots Trade Up for Edge Rusher Gabe Jacas
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas Drafted by Patriots, Highest Illini Edge Rusher Since 2016
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas Drafted by Patriots, Illini Legacy Continues
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Illinois Offers Full Ride to Top Recruit Frierdich
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Ca'Lil Valentine's Film Study Boosts Illinois Backfield
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Bielema's Illini Face Massive Turnover
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas: NFL Draft Steal for Bears, 49ers, or Pats
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Illini Stars Eye NFL Draft
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Josh Gesky's NFL Draft Journey: Breaking Barriers
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas: Power Rusher for Chiefs
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Illinois Defensive Stars Shine in 1996 NFL Draft
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Luke Altmyer's Game-Winning Drive: NFL Teams Take Notice
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Bielema's Illini Stars: NFL Draft History in Pittsburgh
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Luke Altmyer: NFL Draft Ready, Top Prospect
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema Extends Barry Lunney Jr.'s Contract
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Football Star's Heartfelt Thanks to Illinois
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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J.C. Davis: NFL Draft Breakout Star
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Pursues Top QBs: Flaherty, Bourque
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Loses Top QB, Gains $100M Boost
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema Teases JUCO DT Deon Williams for Illinois
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Offers Big Ten Safety Sakalas
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Season Tickets on Sale: Sell Out Expected
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Nathan Knapik Anchors Illinois O-Line
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Illinois Pursues Cade Cooper for Offensive Boost
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Draft Streak Continues
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Bears Target Gabe Jacas for Edge Rusher Boost
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema's Dream: Extra Weeks for Illinois
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Wagner Narrows College Choices to Top 4
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Illinois Pursues In-State OT Cameron Wagner
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Loses Top QB Recruit
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Illini Football Fans: Kick for Free Tickets
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Collin Dixon's Breakout Season: Illinois WR Coach's Prediction
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Loses Top QB Recruit
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Loses Top QB Recruit, But Transfer Portal Still Hope
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Illinois Quarterback Recruit Flips Commitment
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Lopati Decommits from Illinois, Top QB Target
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Josh Christensen Visits Illinois, Big Ten Teams Circling
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Lopati Decommits from Illinois, Schools Vie for QB
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Lopati's Dream School: Notre Dame in QB Race
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Lopati Decommits from Illinois, Michigan in Lead
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas: Illinois' NFL-Ready Edge Rusher
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Illinois QB Lopati Flirts with Michigan
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Illinois OL Rebuilds After Losing Starters
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Luke Altmyer's NFL Draft Journey
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Finley Commits to Illinois, Boosts Secondary
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Illinois OL Coach Miller: Building Depth, No Rush on Starters
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Illini Football Stars Honored for Academic Excellence
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Houser's Transfer to Illinois: Top Quarterback Move
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Big Ten Dominates ESPN's College Football Efficiency Rankings
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Altmyer's NFL Draft Potential: A Midwest QB to Watch
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Chargers Hunting Edge Rusher, Gabe Jacas Emerges
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Matthew Bailey: Illinois' Defensive Hope
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Bielema & Underwood: Illinois' NIL Power Couple
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top Recruit Owen Roberts
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Tough Transition
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Bielema Cheers Illini Basketball, Spring Football Rolls On
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Pat Farrell: Loyal Illini Leader in New Defense
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas: Patriots' Defensive Line Savior
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Illinois Extends Lunney, Bielema's Staff
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Illinois Football: Navigating Offensive Line Transition
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Bielema Teases Major Roster Changes for Illini
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Deuce Fillmore Joins Illini, Boosts Defense
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Kicks Off Spring Practices
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Illini Football: Bielema's Iron-Sharpens-Iron Spring
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Recruiting Heats Up
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Illinois Skips Spring Game, Focuses on New Scheme
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Sydney Brown Trades to Falcons, Seeks Breakout
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Signs Grad Transfer Eddie Kasper
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Local WR Commit
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Illinois Gains Transfer WR Kasper
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Jack Gray: Illinois' New Punting Game-Changer
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Thornton Commitment
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Justin Johnson Commits to Illinois Football
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Luke Altmyer's NFL Pro Day Impresses Scouts
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Curt Cignetti Tops Mandel's Top 25 Coaches List
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Illini Shine at Pro Day, NFL Scouts Buzzing
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Altmyer's Final Pro Day: NFL Teams Take Notice
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Penn State's 1994 Comeback: A Defining Moment
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema Hires Steven Koch for Special Teams
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Illinois Stars Shine in NFL Draft
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Illinois Hosts WR Eddie Kasper for Visit
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Houser's Full-Circle Moment: Illini's New QB
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Altmyer Rises in NFL Draft Rankings
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Caden Considine: Versatile High School Star
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Ronnie Bradford Joins Illinois Football as Secondary Coach
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Houser Ranks 9th in Big Ten QB Projections
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Illinois Football: New Scheme, Strong Corners
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Bielema Pushing for 24-Team Football Playoff
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Bielema's New Defense: Shaking Up Illinois Football
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's New Defense: A Game Changer
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top Athlete Justin Johnson
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Hires Hauck's Son, Linehan for Defense
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Smart Hire: Bobby Hauck as DC
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top Athlete Justin Johnson
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Illinois Lands Top In-State DB Justin Johnson
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema Unveils New Coaching Staff for 2026
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Bielema's New Hires Boost Illinois Football
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Hires Linehan, Hauck for Defense
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Illinois Hires Montana's Linehan for Defensive Ends Coach
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Hires Robby Hauck, Top Tackler, as Assistant Coach
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Bret Bielema Hires Mike Linehan as Defensive Ends Coach
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Fights to Keep Top QB Lopati
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Targets Top Florida CB Trezavant Boyd
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Lands Late Commitment from WR Jacob Harvey
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Illinois Pursues Top WR Target
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Illini Pursue Texas LB Anthony James
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Illinois Offers Fryman, Boosts WR Room
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Illinois Targets In-State Star Safety Lofton
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Luke Altmyer Embraces Backup Role in NFL
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Melenchon Jokes About Epstein, Faces Antisemitism Accusations
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Illinois's Big Games: Ohio State or Oregon?
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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J.C. Davis: Illinois OT's Combine Performance
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Gabe Jacas: NFL Draft Prospect's Rise
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Illinois Pursues Top DL Recruit Brayden Parks
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's Thin Linebacker Group: A Deep Dive
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Stars Shine at NFL Combine
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Altmyer's NFL Draft Journey
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Illinois Stars Head to NFL Combine
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Illinois Football's O'Neil Visit Boosts Outside Linebacker Search
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Feb 26, 2026 |