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College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 13
Illinois Football Stars Announce Status for Music City Bowl: What It Means
Illinois football received some good news and some bad news on Friday.First, star quarterback Luke Altmyer announced that he will suit up one last time for the Illini and play in the Music City Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers on Dec.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 12
College Football News / ChiCitySports / October 16
Illinois Fighting Illini still have four top-150 players on CFB insider’s list
The Illinois Fighting Illini entered a high-profile matchup with Indiana earlier this year as the number nine team in the country. Since then, they’ve stumbled out of the top 25.
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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / October 3
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 1
Preview: No. 22 Illinois Football at Purdue in Week 6
Day and time: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. CTVenue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IndianaTV/Stream: Big Ten NetworkListen: WDWS-AM 1400 and WDWS-FM 93.9 (Champaign)WLS-AM 890 (Chicago) Illini Sports Network affiliates (other local markets) Fighting Illini Mobile AppSiriusXM 85SXM App lllinois vs.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
NFL Draft intel: How John Mateer breaks the mold like world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler
From an Oklahoma quarterback to an Illinois edge-rusher, here are five players we're tracking.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 30
Five Numbers That Defined Illinois’ Dominant Win Over Western Illinois
No. 12 Illinois wasted no time disposing of Western Illinois in Friday's opener, routing the Leathernecks 52-3, after jumping out to a 31-0 halftime lead.Western Illinois is among the worst FCS programs, but Illinois did what a team is supposed to do against that caliber of team.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 29
Is Illinois Football Linebacker Gabe Jacas Even Better Than We Thought?
Everyone in the college football world knows the name Gabe Jacas . He isn’t “under the radar” or a “dark horse candidate” for any award lists. Jacas, the most dangerous threat on Illinois' defense, is the No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 25
Illinois Football Countdown to Kickoff: Four Thoughts Before 2025 Opener
That sudden chill in the air? Nothing to fear. It's just the coming of football. With four days remaining until Illinois’ season kicks off against Western Illinois on Friday night (6:30 p.m.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 23
Illinois Linebacker Gabe Jacas Sends Message to 2025 Opponents: 'Good Luck'
Illinois’ outside linebacker Gabe Jacas is every bit of 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds. In other words, he’s a scary man and, many would argue, dangerous – never more so than when he's screaming off the edge in pursuit of an opposing quarterback.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 21
Did Illinois' Gabe Jacas Get Ranking He Deserved in ESPN's Top 100 CFB Players?
With the college football season set to kick off Saturday, ESPN unveiled its annual Top 100 players list , and Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas earned a spot at No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 15
Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Outside Linebacker Gabe Jacas
Illinois on SI is delivering scouting reports for each of the key players on the Illini football team's 2025 roster. Below, we present our breakdown of Illini senior outside linebacker Gabe Jacas.
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 11
Illinois Football's Gabe Jacas Receives Big Preseason Honor From ESPN
Much is expected of Illinois as the 2025 college football season looms, but the individual expectations for Illini outside linebacker Gabe Jacas may be even higher.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / EasySportz / August 11
2025 Illinois Fighting Illini Football Season Preview: Can Illinois Be A Playoff Team?
The Illinois Fighting Illini enter the 2025 season with high expectations under head coach Bret Bielema in his fifth year, building on a breakthrough 10-win campaign in 2024 that included a Citrus Bowl victory over South Carolina.
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 29
Illinois' Gabe Jacas, Xavier Scott Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
Illinois football continued to earn national recognition this week as seniors Gabe Jacas and Xavier Scott were named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list, awarded annually to college football’s top defensive player.
The Big Question: What Record Does Illinois Need to Make the College Football Playoff?
Illinois football is seeking its first-ever College Football Playoff berth, and with a veteran squad led by fifth-year senior gunslinger Luke Altmyer and relentless pass rusher Gabe Jacas, the Illini appear poised to, at the very least, compete for a spot in the season-ending extravaganza.
Illinois' Gabe Jacas Named Top 5 Linebacker in EA Sports College Football 26
Gabe Jacas has quickly emerged as one of the most feared defenders in college football – and now he’s getting the recognition to match. The Illinois linebacker was recently named one of the top five linebackers in EA Sports College Football 26, earning a 92 overall rating that puts him in elite territory.
Where Illinois' Gabe Jacas Lands in 2026 NFL Mock Draft by ESPN's Todd McShay
Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas may not be a finished football product just yet, but the Illini were fortunate to coax him back to Champaign after an offseason in which coach Bret Bielema intimated that he had been offered bug NIL money by other programs.
College Football News / Armchair Illini / July 12, 2024
Which Three Illini Football Players will attend Media Day
Pat Bryant, Seth Coleman, and Gabe Jacas will be the three players attending Big Ten Media Day for the University of Illinois. Bryant is a rising senior and the lead wide receiver heading into the 2024 season.
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