University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
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University announces plans for Memorial Stadium rededication
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Exactly 100 years after Red Grange's historic performance in the Memorial Stadium Dedication Game against Michigan on Oct. 18, 1924, the University of Illinois will host its Memorial Stadium Rededication on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. One day later, Illinois will face Michigan for the Memorial Stadium Rededication Game on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Dylan Rosiek named to Dick Butkus Award watch list
University of Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek has been named to the watch list for the 40th annual collegiate Dick Butkus Award, announced by the Butkus Foundation and the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) on Tuesday.
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Illinois Athletics offers Taylor Swift concert tickets in student promotion
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The excitement surrounding the Fighting Illini Football home-opener on Aug. 29, marking the beginning of the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary celebration, continues to build as Illinois Athletics has announced a new promotion for student football season ticket holders.
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Cole Rusk named to John Mackey Award watch list
University of Illinois tight end Cole Rusk has been named to the 2024 watch list for the John Mackey Award, as announced by the Friends of John Mackey and the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) on Friday.
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Freaky Fast dash returns in tribute to Red Grange
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — "The Galloping Ghost" is returning to Memorial Stadium for Year 2 of the Freaky Fast 77 Yard Dash presented by Jimmy John's. The popular race between Red Grange and a University of Illinois student will once again be held between the third and fourth quarters of Fighting Illini football games.
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Illinois announces gameday enhancements for Memorial Stadium
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A series of enhancements are set to be introduced at Memorial Stadium this fall to improve the experience for Fighting Illini fans.
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Illinois unveils throwback uniforms for rededication game vs Michigan
Illinois will rewind to the early days of Fighting Illini football when it takes the field against Michigan on Oct. 19, marking 100 years and one day after Red Grange’s historic six-touchdown performance against the Wolverines during the Memorial Stadium Dedication Game in 1924.
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Franklin and McCray named to Comeback Player of Year watch list
University of Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin and running back Josh McCray have been named to the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year preseason watch list, as announced on Wednesday by the College Sports Communicators in collaboration with the Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl.
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Bret Bielema launches backpack drive with Illinois football team
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema, his family, and the Illinois football team have launched the FamILLy First Backpack and School Supply Drive in conjunction with FamILLy Movie Night, it was announced Tuesday. Coach Bielema and his wife, Jen, initiated the drive by donating the first 150 backpacks to Champaign-Urbana schools, along with 100 Fighting Illini football season tickets, in honor of Memorial Stadium's 100th Anniversary season.
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Illinois names two running backs to prestigious award watch list
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois running backs Kaden Feagin and Josh McCray have been named to the 2024 watch list for the Doak Walker Award by the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) and the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.
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Illini QB Club announces inaugural kickoff event on August 22
The Illini QB Club will host its inaugural kickoff event on August 22, 2024. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit with a player or a member of the coaching staff at their table. Coach Bielema, Josh Whitman, and select members of the coaching staff are scheduled to share remarks. Proceeds from the event will support the Fighting Illini Football program. Food and beverages will be served.
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Illinois Athletics announces FamILLy Movie Night featuring Kung Fu Panda 4
Illinois Athletics will host FamILLy Movie Night, sponsored by Busey Bank, at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. CT. The event is free and begins with autographs from the football team, followed by a screening of "Kung Fu Panda 4" at 7 p.m. CT on the stadium's videoboard.
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University of Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga named to Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list
University of Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga has been named to the 2024 watch list for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, as announced by the Wuerffel Foundation and the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) on Thursday.
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Illinois Athletics announces themed events for 2024 football season
Illinois Athletics has announced special group ticket themes and promotions for the 2024 Fighting Illini football season, featuring a season-long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Stadium presented by Toyota.
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Bielema discusses start Fighting Illini’s Fall Training Camp
The 2024 season starts today.
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Illinois football prepares for day one at Big Ten Media Days
The Illinois football program's representatives are set to participate in Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Pat Bryant, Seth Coleman, Gabe Jacas, and head coach Bret Bielema will be in the spotlight as Illinois features on Day 1 of the event alongside five other programs.
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Bret Bielema discusses upcoming challenges at Big Ten Football Media Days
In his fourth trip to Indianapolis for Big Ten Football Media Days since being named head coach of the Illinois football program in December 2020, Bret Bielema fielded questions from reporters in a nationally televised press conference before taking part in various media opportunities throughout the day.
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Dana Dimel joins Illinois football program as senior offensive assistant
Dana Dimel has joined the Illinois football program as a senior offensive assistant, according to an announcement made by head coach Bret Bielema. Dimel, who has 12 seasons of experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division I level, is expected to bring significant expertise to the Fighting Illini staff.
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Fighting Illini announces promotional schedule for upcoming football season
University of Illinois Athletics has announced the promotional schedule for the 2024 Fighting Illini football season, which will feature a season-long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Stadium presented by Toyota.
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Myers Hendrickson joins Illinois football program as senior analyst
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Myers Hendrickson has joined the Illinois football program as a senior analyst, head coach Bret Bielema announced Monday. Hendrickson brings a championship history and extensive coaching experience at various collegiate levels, including two seasons as an NCAA Division I head coach.