University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
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Illinois Athletics launches limited-edition collectible series honoring football legends
Gameday Spirit Fanstore and Illinois Athletics have announced a collaboration to launch the 2024 Illini Legends Collectible Collection. This series of limited-edition bobbleheads honors two legendary figures in Fighting Illini football history: Dick Butkus and Red Grange.
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Illinois hosts No.19-ranked Kansas at sold-out Memorial Stadium
For the first time since 2016, Illinois will play in front of a sold-out Memorial Stadium crowd when No. 19 Kansas visits this weekend. Both teams are coming off 45-point wins over Big South - OVC programs in their respective season openers. Saturday's 6 p.m. nationally televised kickoff promises to be a significant event.
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Martin O’Donnell named honorary captain for Illinois vs. Kansas game
Martin O'Donnell to serve as honorary captain vs. No. 19 Kansas
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Illinois running back Kaden Feagin named Prairie Farms Scholar Athlete of the Week
Kaden Feagin, a sophomore running back for Illinois, played a pivotal role in the Fighting Illini's season-opening 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois on August 29. Feagin achieved a personal milestone by surpassing the 100-yard mark for the first time in his career, rushing for 108 yards on 16 carries and scoring his first touchdown of the season.
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Illinois announces changes to future football schedules
The Illinois football program has announced three changes to its future schedules. The Fighting Illini have revised the 2025 date against Western Michigan and added a game against WMU in 2032, along with a revision to the 2028 date against Illinois State.
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Tanner Arkin reflects on leadership role in second year at Illinois
Tanner Arkin’s football journey has been marked by notable coincidences and deliberate hard work. His first football game was Ohio State at Wisconsin under head coach Bret Bielema, who now leads the Illinois team where Arkin plays. His initial collegiate touchdown was against Wisconsin, a team he once supported.
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Illinois hosts Kansas for second game in home series
Illinois is set to host Kansas at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, September 7th, as part of its season-opening three-game homestand. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. CT and be broadcast nationally on FS1. Less than 1,000 tickets remain available for purchase through FightingIllini.com.
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Illinois dominates EIU in season-opening shutout win
Illinois secured a decisive victory in its 2024 season opener, defeating Eastern Illinois University (EIU) 45-0 at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.
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Illinois begins historic slate against Eastern Illinois
For the first time in 39 weeks, Illinois football returns to Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini will begin their 2024 season against in-state rival Eastern Illinois, marking the start of head coach Bret Bielema's fourth season. Although the two teams' stadiums are less than 50 miles apart, this will be their first meeting in 16 years.
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Kevin Mitchell named honorary captain for season opener against Eastern Illinois
Kevin Mitchell to serve as honorary captain vs. EIU
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24 former Illini make NFL rosters for the upcoming season
On the NFL's final day to set initial 53-man rosters, 24 former Fighting Illini football players have been announced on NFL rosters. Five rookies have made 53-man rosters, including draft picks Jer'Zhan Newton (Washington), Isaiah Adams (Arizona), Tip Reiman (Arizona), and Casey Washington (Atlanta), plus undrafted free agent Isaiah Williams (Detroit).
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Miles Scott embraces position change and earns role as Illinois football captain
Miles Scott's journey to becoming a key contributor and captain for the Illinois Fighting Illini football program is a testament to perseverance and seizing opportunities. Despite being underrecruited, Scott walked on at his home-state school and embraced every challenge.
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Illinois to open Memorial Stadium’s centennial season against Eastern Illinois
Illinois opens Memorial Stadium's 100th anniversary season with an in-state showdown against Eastern Illinois on Thursday at 8 p.m. CT.
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Illinois announces diverse helmet lineup for Memorial Stadium’s centennial season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will feature four throwback helmets, a military appreciation helmet, and its primary Block I helmet throughout the 2024 home schedule at Memorial Stadium, marking the venue's 100th anniversary. The helmet designs span nearly the entire history of the Fighting Illini program, dating back to the 1920s.
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Illinois football announces changes to Thursday night game day parking
With the Illinois football team set to host Eastern Illinois on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium, several updates to parking and tailgating have been announced. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. CT. For information on Memorial Stadium, patrons are advised to visit the Gameday Guide.
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Coach Bret Bielema Show to air weekly during game weeks
The 2024 edition of the Coach Bret Bielema Show, presented by Bud Light, will air on Wednesday nights of game weeks throughout the season. The hour-long show will be broadcast on the 50+ station Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, starting with its debut on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. CT.
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Four Illini named to Reese's Senior Bowl watch list
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant, outside linebackers Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas, and offensive lineman J.C. Davis have been named among the top players eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft as part of the Reese's Senior Bowl preseason watch list released Wednesday.
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Illinois wide receiver named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose watch list
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin has been named to the 2024 watch list for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, announced Wednesday by the Tyler (Texas) Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler.
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Illinois announces enhancements for Memorial Stadium's centennial celebration
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The fan experience at Fighting Illini football games will see many upgrades this season as Illinois celebrates Memorial Stadium's 100th Anniversary. Below is a list of 10 enhancements fans can look out for when they enter Memorial Stadium for the season opener against Eastern Illinois in 10 days:
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Josh Kreutz named to Polynesian College Football Player of Year watch list
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois offensive lineman Josh Kreutz was named to the 2024 watch list for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.