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(More) Big Ten expansion steals the headlines as college football training camps get rolling

Oregon and Washington cannonballing into the Big Ten pool? Really? Also: the latest at Illinois, Notre Dame, NIU (and Northwestern, too … maybe).

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

Morgan Park’s Tysean Griffin, Lyons’ Eddie Tuerk commit to Illinois

Last week, the Fighting Illini picked up commitments from two highly sought-after recruits: Morgan Park standout Tysean Griffin and Lyons two-way lineman Eddie Tuerk.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023

No laughing: Would Illinois be a contender for an expanded football playoff in 2023?

Illini coach Bret Bielema was at Guaranteed Rate Field for the first time the other day, a perfect opportunity to put the question to him.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023

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Analyzing where Mel Tucker, rest of Big Ten land in CBS Sports’ coaches rankings

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USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2023

After too many close losses in 2022, Illini have spent the offseason in finishing school

Being better at that — finishing — has been in Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s mind all offseason. If he has had one thing driving himself and one prevailing message to his staff and players, that’s it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

Where the Defensive Coordinator Carousel Leaves College Football’s Top Teams

Alabama, Arkansas and more are hoping to usher in a new era with fresh coaching personnel.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Unpacking Future Packers: No. 58, Illinois DB Jartavius “Quan” Martin

Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Illinois DB Jartavius "Quan" Martin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2023

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Paul Sullivan: How a missed call in Illinois’ loss to Michigan may have led to the most lopsided national title game ever

CHICAGO — It’s clear TCU was not remotely in the same area code as Georgia in the Horned Frogs’ 65-7 loss Monday in the College Football Playoff national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 12, 2023

Way-too-early look at next year’s Big Ten football power rankings

Here is our very early look at our Big Ten football power rankings for 2023. Would you take Ohio State or Michigan, or the rest of the field? #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2023

Simeon’s Malik Elzy commits to Illinois

Elzy, who had offers from nearly 30 FBS colleges, committed to Illinois on Saturday at the All-American Game in San Antonio.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023

ReliaQuest Bowl: Revamped Illinois secondary under the gun vs. Mississippi State ‘Air Raid’

Pass defense has been the Illini’s biggest strength, but that was with Devon Witherspoon and Sydney Brown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2023

Illinois vs Mississippi State ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Illinois vs Mississippi State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday, January 2, 2023

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2022

For Illinois’ Bret Bielema, a bit of calm amid the chaos is a most welcome Christmas gift

A contract extension, a new recruiting class and some precious time at home are happy, hopeful things the Illini coach can hold on to during a trying holiday season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022

Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s salary jumps to $6 million under new contract

The Illini (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) are wrapping up their best season since the 2007 Rose Bowl team won nine games. They were ranked in the AP Top 25 poll for five straight weeks and made the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2022

Illinois’ Bret Bielema on old friend Mike Leach — and one last, laugh-filled conversation

They weren’t just colleagues and counterparts, after all. They were pals from the coaching road.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

Illinois assistant Ryan Walters lands head coaching job at Big Ten rival Purdue

Illini fans lamenting Walters’ departure shouldn’t miss the point. This is what happens when you get good. You can’t have one without the other.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022

Amid a blur of bad news, stress and sadness, Illinois’ Bret Bielema finds a reason to smile

Sometimes life comes at you so hard. “It’s indescribable,” Bielema said after the Illini’s 41-3 win against Northwestern.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022

Teams in the Big Ten West had plenty of missed opportunities

Illinois needs both Iowa and Purdue to lose. If that happens, the Illini can make it to the league championship game by beating Northwestern.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 12: Ohio State or Michigan? The stage is set.

Our latest look at the Big Ten power rankings one week from the last week of the regular season. Is it Ohio State or Michigan? #B1G

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022

Illinois hurting, ‘pissed’ after loss to Michigan? It comes with the territory of being pretty good

Even though the Illini have dropped three in a row, they’ve had as many games worth talking about as any Big Ten team in 2022.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2022

Illinois’s Bielema Takes Quiet Shot at Officials After Loss to Michigan

The Fighting Illini fell to the undefeated Wolverines in Ann Arbor following a late-game field goal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022

Illinois can’t hold on, falls to No. 3 Michigan on late field goal

The Wolverines played much of the second half without star running back Blake Corum, who grabbed his left knee after being tackled just before halftime.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Big Game Hunting: With a heavy heart, Illinois’ Bielema goes for coaching win No. 2 at Michigan

The death of Bret Bielema’s mother, Marilyn, hangs a cloud over the Illini’s attempt to score an upset that would greatly aid their cause in the Big Ten West.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 17, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Once in the driver’s seat, Illinois needs an unlikely win at the Big House to stay alive in the muddled Big Ten West

CHICAGO — The Big Ten season once again should come down to The Game, a sure sign normalcy has been restored in Middle America.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022

Illini lose again as home favorite, can almost kiss West title goodbye

There’s a lot that could still happen, but the Illini aren’t likely to be the last ones standing. And they will rue Saturday’s defeat as surely as they will the 23-15 letdown against Michigan State that preceded it.

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