University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
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Illinois hosts Maryland for Military Appreciation Game amid rising attendance
After a second bye week, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team will return to Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, November 15, to face the Maryland Terrapins.
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Illinois to host Maryland for Military Appreciation Day game with afternoon kickoff
The University of Illinois has announced that its football team's Military Appreciation Day game against Maryland will take place on Saturday, November 15, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
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Luke Altmyer named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after Rutgers win
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has been named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference office on Monday.
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Jeff Cumberland named honorary captain for Illinois football game against Rutgers
Former University of Illinois football player Jeff Cumberland has been named honorary captain for the team's upcoming game against Rutgers, scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. CT on NBC.
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Illinois’ Kenenna Odeluga nominated for national Courage Award recognizing service
Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga has been named this week's nominee for the 2025 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.
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Illinois’ Hank Beatty named to Jet Award midseason watch list for return specialists
Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty has been named to the midseason watch list for the 15th Annual Jet Award, which recognizes the top return specialist in college football.
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Illinois-Rutgers football game on Nov. 1 set for 11 a.m. kickoff on NBC
The Illinois football team will face Rutgers on Saturday, November 1, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on NBC, according to an announcement from the conference office and television partners.
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Illinois and Washington football game set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network
The Illinois football team will play against Washington on Saturday, October 25, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
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Illinois to face Rutgers in sold-out Dads Day football game
Illinois will host Rutgers in a football game on Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m. CT at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
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Illinois football falls short against Washington despite early comeback
No. 23 Illinois lost to Washington 42-25 on Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
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Bret Bielema named to midseason watch list for 2025 Dodd Trophy
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has been named to the midseason watch list for the 2025 Dodd Coach of the Year award.
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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.