University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
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Keelan Crimmins named to Ray Guy Award Ray's 8 after strong performance
Illinois senior punter Keelan Crimmins has been named to the Ray Guy Award Ray's 8 list for Week 3 of the 2025 college football season, according to an announcement from the award organization on Monday.
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Illini alumni contribute across NFL teams during week 2 of 2025 season
Several former University of Illinois football players contributed to their respective teams during Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
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Illinois-Purdue football game set for Oct. 4 morning kickoff
Illinois' upcoming football game against Purdue is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, with kickoff set for 11 a.m. Central Time.
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Larry Gies named honorary captain after record donation to Illinois Athletics
University of Illinois alumnus Larry Gies will serve as honorary captain for the Illinois football team during its game against Western Michigan on Saturday.
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Former Illinois football players see significant roles across NFL rosters in Week 1
Several former University of Illinois Fighting Illini football players participated in the first week of the 2025 NFL season, with many seeing significant playing time and contributing to their teams.
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Gabe Jacas earns national honor as Panini Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week
Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas has been named the Panini Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the bowl organization on Monday.
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Illinois football to face Indiana as both teams enter Big Ten play undefeated
After opening the season with three straight wins, including a shutout against Western Michigan, the #9-ranked Illinois football team will begin its Big Ten schedule on the road against #19 Indiana.
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Illinois football’s homecoming game against USC to air nationally on FOX
The Illinois football team, ranked #9 nationally, will face #25 USC in a homecoming game on Saturday, September 27.
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Illinois holds at No. 9 in AP poll ahead of matchup with No. 19 Indiana
Illinois remains at number nine in the latest AP Top 25 poll, according to an announcement from the Associated Press on Sunday.
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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.