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NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Raiders Sign 4,038-Yard All-Conference USA WR to Contract
On the outside looking in, wide receiver appeared to be one of the biggest needs for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team seemed to agree, as they drafted two wide receivers and a quarterback they plan to convert to wide receiver.
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 28
Illinois Wide Receiver Zakhari Franklin Signs With Las Vegas Raiders
Illinois fans hoping to hear Zakhari Franklin's named called during the NFL Draft may have been disappointed, but there is still a chance the former Illini can be found suiting up on Sundays.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 1
Illinois Wide Receiver Zakhari Franklin Declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Hours before January turned to February, Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin announced that he will forego his remaining eligibility and make himself eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft in April.
The 'NFL Draft first round quarterback selections since 2000' quiz
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 16
Watch: Illinois' Zakhari Franklin Reels in Gorgeous Touchdown Reception
With Illinois (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) seeking to end a two-game skid against a struggling Michigan State squad (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten) on Saturday in Champaign, the Illini found themselves up 14-6 with the clock ticking down late in the first half and a chance to take a commanding lead by capping a long, methodical drive.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Watch: Illinois WR Zakhari Franklin Makes Game-Tying Touchdown Catch
Trailing visiting Minnesota 16-10 late in the third quarter Saturday in Champaign, Illinois had been stagnant offensively throughout the game, aside from when running back Josh McCray broke loose for a 42-yard score late in the second quarter.
College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 31
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 11/2/2024
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will clash with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium this Saturday afternoon for some NCAAF action. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are ninth in the Big Ten with a 3-2 conference score, and 5-3 overall.
College Football News / Action Network / October 25
Week 9 college football predictions: Bet the favorite in Oregon vs. Illinois, Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma
Let’s dive into our favorite college football favorites to bet in Week 9 of the NCAAF season.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 13
Illinois WR Zakhari Franklin Adds to FBS-Leading Totals Against Purdue
Who knew it would take this long?Near the end of the first half against Purdue on Saturday, Illinois senior wide receiver Zakhari Franklin caught his first touchdown in an Illini uniform.
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