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University receives $100 million gift; Memorial Stadium renamed after donor’s family
University of Illinois alumnus Larry Gies has committed $100 million to the Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), marking the largest gift in DIA history and one of the largest ever for a college athletics program.
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Illinois football to play Indiana in primetime slot on NBC September 20
The Illinois football team will face Indiana in a primetime matchup on Saturday, September 20.
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Illinois football returns home ranked ninth to face Western Michigan
After opening the season with two wins, including a 45-19 victory at Duke, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team is set to host Western Michigan on Saturday, September 13 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
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Hank Beatty sets school record and earns Big Ten weekly honor
Illinois senior Hank Beatty has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference office on Monday.
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Illinois football reaches highest AP ranking since 2001 after win over Duke
The Illinois football team has climbed to #9 in the Associated Press Top 25, according to an announcement from the AP on Sunday.
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Illinois football defeats Duke behind strong defense and key performances
Illinois secured a 45-19 victory over Duke on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
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Illinois sells out homecoming football game against USC
Illinois’ Homecoming football game against USC, scheduled for September 27 at Memorial Stadium, has sold out.
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Twenty former Illini secure spots on NFL opening day rosters
Twenty former University of Illinois Fighting Illini football players have secured spots on the initial 53-man rosters across 15 National Football League teams as of Tuesday.
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Antonio James named honorary captain for Illinois vs. Western Illinois football game
Former Illinois defensive lineman Antonio James will act as honorary captain for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team during their game against Western Illinois on Friday.
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Illinois football reaches highest AP ranking since 2001, now ranked No. 11
The Illinois football team has moved up to #11 in the Associated Press Top 25, according to an announcement made Tuesday.
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Illinois football prepares for first road test of season against Duke
Illinois will play its first road football game of the 2025 season against Duke on Saturday, September 6, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
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Illinois opens football season with dominant win over Western Illinois
No. 12 Illinois opened its 2025 football season with a decisive 52-3 win over Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Friday night.
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Illinois reports sellouts for Western Michigan and Ohio State football games
The University of Illinois announced that tickets for the football game against Western Michigan on September 13 are sold out.
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Coach Bret Bielema’s weekly radio show returns for the 2025 football season
The Coach Bret Bielema Show, presented by Surfside, will return for the 2025 season on Wednesday nights during game weeks.
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Illinois football begins season against Western Illinois with highest preseason ranking since 1990
Illinois will begin its 2025 football season with a home game against Western Illinois on Friday, August 29 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
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Illinois adds walk-through metal detectors at Memorial Stadium entrances for 2025 season
The University of Illinois Division of Public Safety and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics have announced the installation of walk-through metal detection systems at all entrances to Memorial Stadium.
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Illinois announces seven new fan experiences ahead of football season opener
With one week remaining before the season opener, the University of Illinois is highlighting several updates for fans attending games at Memorial Stadium.
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Illinois announces updated parking procedures ahead of Friday football game
With the Illinois football team set to play Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Friday night, several updates have been announced regarding parking and tailgating for fans attending the game.
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Coach Bret Bielema radio show returns Wednesdays for 2025 season
The Coach Bret Bielema Show is set to return for the 2025 football season, airing Wednesday nights during game weeks.
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Four Illini football players named to Senior Bowl Top 300 ahead of NFL Draft
Four University of Illinois football players have been named to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl Top 300 list, which highlights top prospects eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft.