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Big Game Hunting: Illinois takes on Purdue in the game of the year in the Big Ten West

Broader implications aside, simply getting the better of the Boilermakers for a change would hit the spot. They’ve taken home the Cannon in five of the last six renditions of this rivalry series and have a five-game winning streak at Memorial Stadium, where they haven’t lost since 2010.

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Illinois agrees to contract extension for offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr.

Lunney, who is earning $675,000 this year, will be paid $800,000 in 2023 and $825,000 each of the following two years.

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Michigan State 23, Illinois 15: Illini blow it on an afternoon that resembles bleak past

The Illini bumbled and stumbled throughout, but at least they’re still in command in the Big Ten West.

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Big Ten football Buckeyes Wire midseason conference awards

We're handing out Big Ten football conference midseason awards and comparing things to what we believed would happen at the start of the season. #B1G

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No. 14 Illinois, Michigan State heading in opposite directions

Illinois ranks No. 1 in scoring defense (8.9 points per game), total defense (224.5 yards per game) and passing efficiency defense (77.9).

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WATCH: Illinois football coaches preview game vs. Michigan State football

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Ranking Big Ten football head coach updated contract buyouts

You might be surprised by these figures. Ranking contract buyouts by each Big Ten football coach. #B1G

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‘It’s been a long journey’: Twins Chase and Sydney Brown went from Canada to Florida to Champaign — and now they’re propelling Illinois football’s resurgence

With 21 seconds to play and Illinois holding a 12-point lead over Minnesota, safety Sydney Brown came down with his first interception of the season. It was a sunny but chilly fall Saturday, and the 45,683 fans who bundled up to celebrate homecoming let out a roar loud enough to…

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Just Sayin’: Illinois football has gone gonzo! How far will the Orange and Blue Express go?

After pounding Minnesota 26-14 to get to 6-1, the Illini head into a bye week with a Big Ten West title looking like a real possibility.

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Big Game Hunting: I’m taking Minnesota — unranked and on the road — over No. 24 Illinois

The Gophers are coming off a bye week, a great opportunity to heal up and prepare for the upstart Illini.

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema will try to remain perfect vs. Minnesota

Bielema has an 8-0 career record against the Golden Gophers dating to his time as the coach of Wisconsin.

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NFL Scouting Notes: Tyree Wilson, Will Anderson

Plus more notes on Week 6 of the college football season, including prospects at Illinois and Texas.

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Just Sayin’: Don’t hold your breath waiting for Illini to apologize for ugly 9-6 win against Iowa

Apologize? Please. Something good is happening here in Year 2 under Bret Bielema.

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Big Game Hunting: Illini take on Iowa with a shot at a Top 25 breakthrough in the balance

Illinois hasn’t appeared in the rankings since since 2011, the longest drought in college football.

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College Football Roundup Week 5: Overrated, Underrated, What It All Means

College football Week 5 roundup with the winners, losers, overrated, and underrated parts of the week

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Just Sayin’: After pounding Wisconsin 34-10, Illini — finally — are back in the Big Ten fight

Go ahead, get excited. This is the best Illinois team since the Ron Zook years.

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A good Bret: Visiting Illinois routs Wisconsin

Bielema returns to Madison and gets Illini’s first victory there since 2002

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Big Game Hunting: Wisconsin fans don’t like Bret Bielema now? Just imagine if Illinois wins

If you close your eyes and concentrate, you can already hear the lusty boos that are waiting for Bielema at Camp Randall Stadium, where he returns for the first time on Saturday.

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Illinois’ Bret Bielema isn’t making a big deal of his return to Wisconsin

Bielema wants to keep the focus off himself as the former Badgers coach returns to Camp Randall Stadium.

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Illinois routs Chattanooga 31-0 for best start since 2015

Chase Brown became the first Illinois running back to rush for 100-plus yards in five straight games, and Tommy DeVito passed for 329 yards and three touchdowns.

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Illinois defense locks down Virginia for victory

Chase Brown rushed for 146 yards on 20 carries, Tommy DeVito threw for 196 yards and two scores and the Illinois defense stifled Virginia’s once-potent attack in a 24-3 win.

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Big Game Hunting: Should we really believe Illinois-Virginia will be different this time?

Since last year’s 42-14 loss to the Cavaliers, Illini football has been a mixed bag of frustration and, yes, encouragement.

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Chase Brown, Tommy DeVito lead Illinois past Wyoming in opener

Chase Brown scored three touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and Tommy DeVito completed 27 of 37 passes for 192 yards and two scores in his debut as the Illini breezed to a 38-6 victory.

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Big Game Hunting: Will Northwestern give Nebraska Fitz, pull off early upset in Dublin?

Also, Illinois opens against Wyoming in Champaign. Get your game picks right here.

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Don’t sleep on Big Ten Network as conference expands its broadcast empire

“I know there’s been a lot of focus on Fox, CBS, NBC, but we’re still going to be as involved as we’ve ever been,” said Dave Revsine, the lead studio host for Chicago-based BTN.

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