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Hank Beatty named Sporting News Midseason All-American, added to Biletnikoff watch list
Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty has been named a Sporting News Midseason All-American and added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, according to an announcement made Wednesday.
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Kickoff time for Illinois-Washington football game to be announced after October 18
Illinois' upcoming football game against Washington on Saturday, October 25, will have its kickoff time and broadcast network determined at a later date, according to an announcement from the conference office and television partners.
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Illinois football achieves fourth straight home game sellout with Rutgers matchup
The University of Illinois has announced that tickets for the upcoming football game against Rutgers on November 1 are sold out.
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Illinois football returns to AP Top 25 ahead of matchup with Washington
Following a week off, the #23 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini football team will travel to Seattle to play the Washington Huskies on Saturday, October 25.
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Illinois football returns to AP Top 25 at number 23
After spending a week outside the Associated Press Top 25, the University of Illinois football team has returned to the rankings at number 23.
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Illinois football returns to top 25 in coaches poll after challenging schedule
The Illinois football team has secured the #25 spot in this week's USA TODAY US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Scott Turner named honorary captain for Illinois football game against Ohio State
Scott Turner, a former University of Illinois football player and current United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will act as the honorary captain for the Illinois football team during their game against top-ranked Ohio State.
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Illinois set to play Ohio State in sold-out home football game
#17 Illinois to host #1 Ohio State in sold-out football game at Gies Memorial Stadium The University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team, ranked 17th nationally, will face the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, October 11, at Gies...
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Former Illinois football players contribute across NFL teams during week 5
Several former University of Illinois Fighting Illini football players made appearances in NFL games during Week 5 of the 2025 season.
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Illinois kicker David Olano earns second straight Big Ten special teams honor
Illinois kicker David Olano has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, according to an announcement from the conference office on Monday.
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Bret Bielema named to Bear Bryant Coach of the Year watch list
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has been named to the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year watch list, according to an announcement from the award committee.
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Illinois falls short against top-ranked Ohio State despite strong offensive effort
No. 17 Illinois lost to No. 1 Ohio State, 34-16, before a sellout crowd at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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Illinois partners with FOX for record-setting Big Noon Kickoff giveaways
Illinois will host what is being described as the largest giveaway event in the history of FOX's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show.
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Illinois prepares to host top-ranked Ohio State for sold-out Illibuck rivalry game
#17 Illinois will host #1 Ohio State at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, October 11, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. CT.
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Illinois football rises to No.17; set to host No.1 Ohio State with FOX coverage
After a 43-27 victory over Purdue, the University of Illinois football team has moved up to number 17 in both the AP Top 25 and the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Illinois defeats Purdue behind strong performances from Altmyer and Beatty
No. 22 Illinois secured a 43-27 victory over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, marking the team's first back-to-back wins in the Cannon rivalry since 2001-02.
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Altmyer and Olano earn Big Ten weekly honors after win over USC
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer and kicker David Olano have been recognized as the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and Special Teams Player of the Week, respectively.
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Illinois to host Ohio State for Illibuck rivalry game on October 11
Illinois will host Ohio State in a college football game at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 11.
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Illinois prepares to defend The Cannon trophy against Purdue
Illinois will travel to West Lafayette, Indiana, to face Purdue on Saturday, October 4 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Howard Griffith named honorary captain for Illinois vs. USC football game
Illinois football has announced that Howard Griffith, a former standout running back for the team, will serve as honorary captain when the #23 Illinois Fighting Illini face #21 USC on Saturday.