University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
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Illinois prepares for historic matchup against Michigan at Memorial Stadium
The Illinois football team has secured the #22 spot in this week's AP Top 25 rankings and is placed at #21 in the Coaches Poll. The Fighting Illini have achieved a strong start with a 5-1 record and have maintained their ranking for five consecutive weeks.
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Illinois claims overtime victory against Purdue to remain undefeated at home
The University of Illinois football team secured a dramatic 50-49 overtime victory against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. This win allowed Illinois to reclaim The Cannon trophy and maintain an undefeated home record this season.
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Robert Holcombe named honorary captain for Illinois vs Purdue game
Illinois Athletics Hall of Famer Robert Holcombe will take on the role of honorary captain for the #23 Illinois football team as they face Purdue this Saturday. The game is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FS1.
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Illinois hosts Purdue seeking first Cannon Trophy win since 2019
No. 23 Illinois is set to host Purdue at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, marking the 100th all-time meeting between the two teams. The game will begin at 2:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FS1.
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Illinois vs Michigan football game sells out ahead of stadium rededication
The Illinois football team's upcoming game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium has reached full capacity, with all tickets sold out. Scheduled for October 19, this game marks the Memorial Stadium's 100th Anniversary Rededication, commemorating a century since the original dedication on October 18, 1924.
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Seth Coleman's journey: Loyalty and leadership define Illinois football career
Seth Coleman's journey in football began with his mother's encouragement to engage in sports. Starting from soccer and track, Coleman eventually found his path in football, navigating through various challenges from Little League to the Big Ten.
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Illini alumni make notable contributions across NFL games in Week 5
Former University of Illinois football players made their mark during Week 5 of the NFL's 2024 season. Among those who participated, Tony Adams of the New York Jets played all defensive snaps, contributing six tackles and a pass breakup in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
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Illinois vs. Michigan kickoff time set for Oct. 19 rededication game
Illinois' home game against Michigan, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, will commence at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS. This announcement was made by the conference office and television partners on Monday.
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Illinois climbs to #23 ahead of home games against Purdue and Michigan
The Illinois football team is set to play consecutive home games at Memorial Stadium, now ranked #23 in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll. The Fighting Illini will face Purdue on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.
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Illinois announces events for Memorial Stadium rededication weekend
Illinois has announced plans for the Memorial Stadium Rededication weekend, scheduled from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 19. This event is part of a season-long celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium.
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Former Illini athletes contribute significantly in NFL Week 4
The recent NFL Week 4 games featured several former University of Illinois players making their mark on the field. Notable performances included Tony Adams of the New York Jets, who started at safety and logged 11 tackles, two of which were for a loss, during the team's narrow 10-9 defeat to the Denver Broncos.
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Illinois vs Purdue kickoff time set for October 12
Illinois' home game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, will start at 2:30 p.m. CT on FS1, as announced by the conference office and television partners.
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Illinois football team ranked #24 after strong start
Following a 4-1 start with two ranked wins, the Illinois football team enters its first off week of the season ranked #24 in the AP Top 25 and #25 in the Coaches Poll. The Illini are ranked in the AP poll for the third straight week.
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Illinois falls short against Penn State with unanswered scoring
No. 19 Illinois faced No. 9 Penn State in a road game at Beaver Stadium, resulting in a 21-7 defeat for the Fighting Illini on Saturday night.
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Illinois heads to Penn State for primetime Big Ten matchup
No. 19 Illinois will travel to face No. 9 Penn State in a primetime matchup on Saturday night. The game, set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
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Luke Altmyer leads Illini to victory over Nebraska
Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer led the Fighting Illini football team to a 31-24 overtime road win over #22 Nebraska on September 20. The Starkville, Miss., native went 21-for-27 passing with 236 total yards of offense and four touchdowns, including the game-winning score to Pat Bryant in overtime. Altmyer totaled four touchdowns for the second time this season, becoming the first Illinois quarterback since 2013 to register multiple four-touchdown games in a single season.
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Aaron Henry nominated for Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry has been nominated for the 2024 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. This recognition comes after Henry led the Fighting Illini to an upset victory over No. 22 Nebraska, shortly following the death of his sister.
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Illinois linebacker Ryan Meed named Campbell Trophy semifinalist
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) has named Illinois linebacker Ryan Meed as a semifinalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, the organization announced Wednesday.
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Illini alumni make impact across NFL games in Week 3
Former University of Illinois football players made notable contributions in the third week of the 2024 NFL season. Isaiah Adams participated in three special teams snaps for the Arizona Cardinals during their 20-13 loss to the Detroit Lions. Tony Adams, a safety for the New York Jets, started and played 48 defensive snaps, contributing three tackles and a pass breakup in their 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots.
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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer honored with multiple weekly awards
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has been recognized for his performance against Nebraska by being named to both the Davey O'Brien Award's Great 8 and the Manning Award's Stars of the Week lists. His contributions have also earned him a spot on the official Davey O'Brien Award Watch List for the season.