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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 7
Illinois Freshman David Mirkovic Says One Man Was Key to His Commitment

Illinois Freshman David Mirkovic Says One Man Was Key to His Commitment

Trust is a key part of success for any organization – and that includes college basketball. Trust in teammates, coaches and every member from the managers to the athletic director is integral in the process of building a winning team.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 5
Game Balls: Illinois' Top Individual Performances in 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Game Balls: Illinois' Top Individual Performances in 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) knocked off Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) in West Lafayette, Indiana, by a final score of 43-27 in an outing that maintained the Illini’s momentum – and helped boost it from No.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 5
Social Media Buzzes as Illinois Football Climbs Back Into Top 20 of AP Poll

Social Media Buzzes as Illinois Football Climbs Back Into Top 20 of AP Poll

It was a wild weekend across college football. What many expected to be a relatively quiet slate – with few ranked matchups and a number of heavy favorites – quickly turned into one of the most chaotic Saturdays of the season.

Luke Altmyer News / 5 GOATs / October 5

Ohio State at Illinois odds: Opening point spread revealed

On Saturday, Illinois will host Ohio State inside Memorial Stadium. Fighting Illini fans will undoubtedly pack the venue as they look for their team to pick up its first home win over the Buckeyes since 2002.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 4
Social Media Reacts to Illinois Beating Purdue and Keeping the Cannon

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Beating Purdue and Keeping the Cannon

The Illini are rolling again. After getting a scare from Purdue a season ago (and only two weeks removed from a shocking beatdown at Indiana), Illinois took care of business against the Boilermakers – and this time, in far more convincing fashion.

Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 4
What Bret Bielema Said After Illinois’ Win at Purdue, What’s Next vs. Ohio State

What Bret Bielema Said After Illinois’ Win at Purdue, What’s Next vs. Ohio State

It wasn't anything that'll hang in The Louvre, but Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) found enough ways to outduel Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) by the end of a 43-27 win Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Luke Altmyer News / College Football Talk / October 4

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards, Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving and Kaden Feagin added two TD runs to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 4
Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Coming off an emotionally draining win over USC, Illinois avoided what could have been a disastrous slip-up Saturday against Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 3
Illinois Freshman Brandon Lee Draws Lofty Comparison From Brad Underwood

Illinois Freshman Brandon Lee Draws Lofty Comparison From Brad Underwood

Somewhere between the excitement surrounding transfer portal activity and overseas recruiting, Illinois’ top-rated high school prospect has gotten a bit lost in the shuffle.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / October 3
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 3
Illinois Offers In-State Athlete Grant Bowen, Son of Former NFL Veteran

Illinois Offers In-State Athlete Grant Bowen, Son of Former NFL Veteran

Illinois football continues to aim higher and pull the trigger quicker on the recruiting scene, and it has paid undeniable dividends for coach Bret Bielema and his staff – especially over the past year or so.

Gabe Jacas News / Big Ten Network / October 3
Makai Lemon News / Yardbarker / September 28
Is Lincoln Riley to blame for crushing loss to Illinois?

Is Lincoln Riley to blame for crushing loss to Illinois?

In the second marquee matchup of the Big Ten slate on Saturday, Illinois stunned USC with a 41-yard walk-off field goal.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Illinois Loses Player to Transfer Portal Just Hours After USC Win

Illinois Loses Player to Transfer Portal Just Hours After USC Win

No. 23 Illinois had a massive 34-32 win over No. 21 USC, but also suffered a loss after the game ended. Illinois drove down a hit a 41-yard game-winning field goal to improve to 4-1 on the year.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / September 27
Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat USC Thanks To Late-Game Heroics

Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat USC Thanks To Late-Game Heroics

You know that feeling when your team is up by 14 points and you start mentally planning your victory celebration? Yeah, well, Illinois fans just learned why you should never, EVER do that.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Yardbarker / September 24
With recruiting rules in flux, Illinois HC calls NCAA a 'comedy'

With recruiting rules in flux, Illinois HC Brad Underwood calls NCAA a 'comedy'

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood says if the NCAA is going to change its recruiting rules to allow athletes to play five seasons of competition over a five-year span, he wants a decision to come ASAP.

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Bret Bielema News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 21

Now What for Bret Bielema and Illinois?

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wasn’t bashful during the off-season. He spoke about how his Illini were ready to gain respect and that they carried a chip on their shoulders.

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Embraces Growth at Illinois While Keeping NFL Dreams in Sight

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Embraces Growth at Illinois While Keeping NFL Dreams in Sight

Luke Altmyer’s football journey has already taken him through the gauntlet of SEC competition, a transfer to the Big Ten, and the challenge of carving out his place at Illinois.

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