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Bielema closing in on history as Illinois returns to AP Top 25 poll
The Illini are ranked again.
Dynamic WR duo leaves mark in final game at Memorial Stadium
Seniors Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin went out with a bang.
‘We said we were going to do this, and we did it’: Defensive depth flash in bounce-back win
Kenenna Odeluga among the role players that stepped up on Saturday.
Illinois veterans shine in Senior Day win over Michigan State
A proper sendoff to reach seven victories on the year.
Illinois uses early lead to survive middle eight
The Middle Eight.
Pat Bryant making the most of his Senior Day
A 57-yard bomb from Altmyer to Bryant to start things off.
Illinois seniors take the field for Senior Day against Michigan State
Senior Day sendoff for this group.
‘It’s a great opportunity’: Role players step up for injured Illini
Even without key players, Illinois trounced the Panthers.
Underwood, Antigua and Illinois keep stacking monster prep classes
The Illini continue to land high-end prep classes despite portal focus.
Two Illinois freshmen make NCAA debuts in blowout win
Just the beginning for Mia Zenere and Hayven Smith.
Brown-Hagger, Illinois pounce on EIU, win by 47
Ranked teams win the games they’re supposed to.
‘As hot as we’ve ever been’: Bielema on state of Illinois recruiting
The Illini are using the strong season to bring in new talent.
‘Not every game is fun’: Illinois runs into offensive issues against Oakland
Oakland made Illinois play their brand of basketball tonight.
Sloppy Illini hold on in stiff test vs. Oakland
There have been prettier nights.
University of Illinois chancellor Robert Jones to step down in 2025
The University will be on the search for a new leader.
What we’ve learned from Illinois’ first two blowout wins
Not much more to ask for.
Why we’re not surprised Illinois is still unranked
And it doesn’t matter.
Lunney Jr., Illinois looking for more ‘consistency’ on offense
Guys need to step up this week.
Illinois makes history in its season opener
Shauna Green’s squad accomplished a feat more than 30 years in the making.
Underwood looking to ‘find the right balance’ early on
First impressions have been positive for Illinois, but the process is just beginning.
How Illinois can flip the script in its final three games
It doesn’t have to end this way.
Illinois’ Will Riley named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
One week in, one big honor.
Illinois women’s basketball breaks into AP poll
The team is ranked No. 23.