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Bret Bielema to lead seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 17
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema will lead the Chicago Cubs' seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 17.
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Hand-painted Illinois Rededication Game helmets available for order
Hand-painted replicas of the Illinois Rededication Game helmets, used in the 2024 victory over Michigan, are now available for purchase.
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Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame have released the 2026 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Illinois announces start times for first three football games of 2025
The Illinois football team has announced the game times for the first three matches of their 2025 schedule.
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Gabe Jacas named to prestigious Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas has been included in the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List.
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University of Illinois offers four-year football ticket plan for freshmen
University of Illinois freshmen have the option to purchase a four-year football season ticket for $250, covering the 2025-28 seasons at Memorial Stadium.
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University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium honors fallen heroes with centennial rededication
Memorial Stadium, located at the University of Illinois, was constructed in 1923 as a tribute to the men and women from Illinois who lost their lives during World War I. The architecture firm Holabird & Roche, now known as Holabird & Root,...
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Illinois football sells out public season tickets; mini-plans available soon
The Illinois football program has reached a significant milestone by selling out public season tickets for the first time in over two decades.
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Illinois football announces limited sale of remaining season tickets
Season tickets for the 2025 Illinois football season will be available to the general public starting Thursday at 9 a.m. CT.
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Illinois football moves season opener against Western Illinois to Friday
The Illinois football team has adjusted its schedule, with the 2025 season opener now set for Friday, August 29, against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium.
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Illinois' Bielema agrees to new six-year contract pending board approval
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has agreed to a new six-year contract that will extend through the end of the 2030 season, as announced by Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman.
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Miles Scott to throw first pitch at White Sox Illini Night
Illinois defensive back Miles Scott is set to throw the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox Illini Night on May 20.
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Six Illini players move to the NFL following the 2025 Draft
Following wide receiver Pat Bryant's selection by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, five additional former Illinois players are making their way to the NFL.
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Illinois students get chance to kick for free 2025 season football tickets
University of Illinois students who are season ticket holders for the Fighting Illini football team have a chance to win their tickets for the 2025 season.
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Terry Hawthorne named Illinois director of defensive player personnel
Former Illini defensive back Terry Hawthorne has been appointed as the Director of Defensive Player Personnel for Illinois, head coach Bret Bielema announced recently.
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Illinois football hires Simpkins as director of offensive player personnel
Eddie Simpkins has been appointed as the Director of Offensive Player Personnel for the Illinois football program, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.
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Natalie Woch returns to Illinois as director of recruiting operations
University of Illinois graduate Natalie Woch has been appointed as the Director of Recruiting Operations for the university's football program, according to head coach Bret Bielema.
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Record number of players qualify for 2025 Hampshire Honor Society
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) has announced the largest membership ever for the 2025 Hampshire Honor Society.
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Major League Baseball hosts Illini Nights for Illinois fans across three games
Illinois' annual Illini Nights at major MLB parks are set to occur during May and June 2025.
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Harper Cole joins Illinois football as offensive skill and special teams assistant
Illinois football has announced the appointment of Harper Cole as the new offensive skill and special teams assistant, according to head coach Bret Bielema.