Illinois vs. South Carolina - December 31, 2024

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Teams

Gamecocks logo, Gamecocks 9-4, 1ST 3, 2ND 0, 3RD 7, 4TH 7, TOT 17

Gamecocks(9-4)

Fighting Illini logo, Fighting Illini 10-3, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 7, 4TH 7, TOT 21

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15:00[1st & Goal @ SCAR 1] D.Olano extra point is good.

0:05[2nd & 8 @ SCAR 15] L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 14 yards. Tackled by SC at SC 1. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was overturned. L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

7:28[4th & 5 @ ILL 11] A.Herrera 29 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-H.Rogers, Holder-K.Kroeger.

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Bielema Trolls Saban Saying B1G Hasn't Surpassed SEC

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Must Win Games For Kentucky In 2026Must Win Games for Kentucky in 2026If new coach Will Stein and the Wildcats want to get back to a bowl game, they need to win these games..

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Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon rearing record NFL dealThe deal would net Spoon over $30 million per year.

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No place like home: Previewing Illinois football's 2026 home scheduleWith a new school year on the horizon, that means a new season of Illinois football. The Illini are on an upward trend in recent seasons, winning back-to-back bowl games in 2024 and 2025 and adding more players to the NFL. This success makes Illinois more attractive to recruits and transfers, leading to victories on...

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'It's up to us': Matthew Bailey, Xavier Scott step up amid new-look teamAfter back-to-back successful seasons built on a foundation of program veterans, Illinois football is stepping into uncharted territory. The upcoming campaign will feature a new quarterback and an entirely different defensive scheme. However, two pillars of the team are back for their final season: senior defensive backs Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott.

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Get to know Illini QB Katin HouserThe transfer looks to lead the Illini offense.

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Why Illinois is showing Air Bud inside Memorial StadiumMirk loves it.

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Former Illinois star Gabe Jacas remains unsigned with PatriotsThe Patriots’ second-round pick is still yet to sign a contract.

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Illini Timberwolves with Canis Hoopus!Will Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr be a focal part of the Timberwolves’ future?

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EA CFB 27's Toughest Environments 🎮Ranking the iconic video game's hardest places to play ➡️

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Illinois adds non-conference game against PennIllinois adds a familiar face to its non-conference schedule.

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Todd McShay Talks 2027 Draft QBs 👀NFL analyst gives his take on loaded class 🎥

www.thechampaignroom.com•3w

Illini focused on the weight room and aggressivenessTime to build some lean muscle.

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Illinois Football is nearly ready for the next step. Is everyone else?The Illini are being objectively underrated compared to their on-field performance.

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CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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CFB 27's Top Defensive Players 💪Leonard Moore and Colin Simmons lead the way in ratings

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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CFB 27's 'Toughest' Stadiums 😈- No. 1 LSU - No. 2 OSU - No. 3 Penn State - No. 4 UGA - No. 5 Bama Full top 20 here  📲

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What Lincoln Williams can add to this Illini roster The Illini have a freak athlete heading their way.

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Illinois vs Texas Tech; DGL Revenge Game?What will the matchup between Illinois and Texas Tech/Dra Gibbs Lawhorn look like this fall?

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Breaking NewsCollege sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

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Teams Celebrate National Mascot Day 🥳Phillies, Colts, Bulls and more share viral tributes on social media 🎥

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Report: Illinois adds two non-conference home gamesThe schedule is filling up.

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Former Illini Ty Rodgers undergoes surgery after lower-body injuryAnother injury for Ty.

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Bret Bielema Interviewed on Barstool’s Pardon My TakeHow did Bret Bielema become the football coach he is today?

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Illinois adds in-state QB to 2026 classAnother addition to the QB room.

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Chicago Bears move forward with Northwest Indiana stadium projectThe Chicago Bears' Board of Directors voted Thursday to advance their stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana. For the last five years, the Bears tried to play ball with the Illinois state government to secure a stadium deal in Arlington Heights. However, earlier this week, the state legislative session adjourned with no bill passed.

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Illinois makes appearance in NCAA Football 27 trailerWe're in the game.

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Illinois HC Rips Notre Dame 👀Bret Bielema had thoughts for Fighting Irish AD after super league suggestion

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Pope Leo gifted Illinois football jerseyThe pope getting a piece of the Illini.

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Illini legends on College Football Hall of Fame ballotMaybe this is the year.

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Drafting Brad Underwood's Best Wins at IllinoisWhich of Underwood's wins at Illinois was most impressive?

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Why Illinois can beat Texas Tech in back-to-back yearsCan the Illini beat the Red Raiders two years in a row?

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Kickoff times announced for Illinois' first three 2026 gamesMark the calendars.

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Andrej Stojakovic pulls name from NBA Draft, will return to IllinoisHe's back.

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SEC to End 'Cupcake' Week 🧁Conference votes to eliminate tune-up opponents in 2027

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Illinois football's five most intriguing 2026 matchupsThere is no shortage of talent on the schedule.

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Sark Talks SEC Spending 💰Texas HC believes every school in conference pays 'minimum $30M' for their rosters

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Big Ten Wants 24-Team PlayoffESPN reports on expanded CFP, season start date, more from B1G meetings

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Brad Underwood agrees to extension with IllinoisThe Illini head coach is sticking around into the next decade.

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2027 NFL Draft QB Prospects Capable of Jumping Into Top-10 ConversationCJ Carr and the young signal-callers set to make their mark next season

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Stojakovic remains 'both feet in' the draft, keeping Illinois options openIllinois fans will have to wait until May 27.

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Top Options For 2027's No. 1 Pick ☝️Arch Manning and the contenders to be first off the board 📲

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Two Illinois football games moved to Friday nightsFriday night lights.

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Former South Carolina QB Has CancerStephen Garcia announces Stage 4 diagnosis; played for Gamecocks from 2008-11

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Report: Date set for Illinois' latest UConn showdownIllinois and UConn will meet again.

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Three Illini named in latest ESPN mock draftThree Illini in the top 60?

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7 Players Poised for Bounce-Back Years 💪Projecting which Gamecock will have a resurgent season after enduring setbacks in 2025 ➡️

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How Katin Houser fits as Illinois' QB1The new Illini QB has opportunities to take advantage of.

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Recapping the destinations of Illinois' 2026 NFL drafteesGabe Jacas figures to make the biggest splash but expect a few other Illini to find their way onto NFL rosters.

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Former Illini Hank Beatty signs deal with Tennessee TitansThe wide receiver will get a shot at the pros.

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Early 2027 NFL Draft Big Board 👀

4 QBs in top-10 for next year's LOADED class

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Tanner Arkin to sign with PatriotsThe New England Patriots signed former Illinois tight end Tanner Arkin after going undrafted in the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to 247Sports' Jeremy Werner. Arkin now becomes the ninth Illini to move into the NFL this season. Arkin came to Illinois in 2023 with three years of eligibility after redshirting his...

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James Thompson Jr. to sign with 49ers"Big Unc's" NFL career is just getting started. Former Illinois defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. signed with the San Francisco 49ers after going undrafted this weekend, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He'll join several others competing for spots as the 49ers revamp at defensive tackle, including fourth-round pick Gracen Halton.

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Former Illini QB Luke Altmyer signed by Detroit LionsQB1 is heading to the NFL.

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Former Illini Josh Gesky signed by Green Bay PackersAnother Illini is headed to the pros.

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Luke Altmyer signs with Detroit LionsAfter ending his career as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in program history, senior Luke Altmyer is heading to the next level. After falling out of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions signed the former Illini quarterback as an undrafted free agent, according to Tom Pelissero.

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Denver Broncos pick Miles Scott in 7th round of 2026 NFL DraftMiles Scott began his collegiate career as a walk-on. Of course, walking on at a Big Ten school like Illinois isn't an easy feat, and his journey didn't start without struggle. Scott started as a wide receiver, but that didn't last long. "Literally after the first spring drills, I knew he was a DB," said...

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Former Illini J.C. Davis drafted by New York GiantsThe left tackle is headed to the NFL.

Broncos Draft Illinois Safety

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Welcome to #BroncosCountry, Miles Scott!

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New York Giants select J.C. Davis in 6th round of 2026 NFL DraftThe New York Giants selected Illinois senior left tackle J.C. Davis in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Prior to the draft, Davis was projected to be a sixth or seventh round pick, and he fell into that projection as a sixth rounder. Standing at just under 6-foot-5 and over 320 pounds, Davis...

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J.C. Davis Scouting ReportIllinois OT goes No. 192

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Bills Draft South Carolina S

📋 Jalon Kilgore (No. 167 overall) 🤩 2x Second-Team All-SEC 🎥 See why scouts say he was 'built in a lab'

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Chargers Draft SCAR DL

📋 Nick Barrett (No. 145 overall) 🐓 Gamecocks' co-MVP in 2025 🎥 Watch his get-off ability

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Nick Barrett Scouting ReportSouth Carolina DL goes No. 145

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Former Illini Gabe Jacas drafted by the New England Patriots in second roundThe edge rusher becomes the first Illini drafted in 2026.

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New England Patriots select Gabe Jacas in 2026 NFL Draft"He'll probably be, in my opinion, our highest draft pick," said head coach Bret Bielema in November 2025. Bielema's opinion became fact Friday as the New England Patriots picked senior linebacker Gabe Jacas with pick 55 in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A three-time All-Big Ten honoree with Illinois, Jacas heads to...

Packers Pick Emotional 😭

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Full Gabe Jacas Scouting ReportIllinois EDGE goes No. 55

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Full Brandon Cisse Scouting ReportSCAR CB goes No. 52 overall

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📋 Brandon Cisse (No. 52 overall) ⭐ Pro comp: Jaycee Horn 🎥 Watch his exceptional lateral and downhill explosion

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Ultimate NFL x CFB Mock Draft 🤩How this year's 1st-round would look with Arch and other stars still in school 📲

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Mel Kiper's Favorite Sleepers 😴Draft expert gives top prospects at every position 📲

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Illinois already achieved its top offseason goalThe Illini’s offseason has been a rousing success only one week in.

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NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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Report: Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Jake Davis announce return to IllinoisYour best source for quality Illinois Fighting Illini news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Michigan Lands 4-Star QB 〽️Kamden Lopati commits to Wolverines after de-committing from Illinois yesterday (Rivals)

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Texas Tech Lands 5-Star EDGEAnthony Sweeney picks Red Raiders over LSU and South Carolina (Rivals)

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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2027 4-star quarterback decommits from Illinois2027 quarterback Kamden Lopati is decommitting from Illinois, according to Rivals reporter Hayes Fawcett. The four-star recruit committed to the Illini in July 2025, but has flirted with leaving for another program throughout his time committed here. Lopati spoke about his interest in Tennessee in December 2025, just weeks before the Music City Bowl, in...

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2027 4-star quarterback decommits from Illinois2027 quarterback Kamden Lopati is decommitting from Illinois, according to Rivals reporter Hayes Fawcett. The four-star recruit committed to the Illini in July 2025, but has flirted with leaving for another program throughout his time committed here. Lopati spoke about his interest in Tennessee in December 2025, just weeks before the Music City Bowl, in...

SCAR Loses 2027 4-Star WR

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BREAKING: Four-Star WR Jaiden Kelly-Murray has Decommitted from South Carolina, he tells me for @Rivals The 5’11 177 WR had been Committed to the Gamecocks since March 13th He currently holds a total of 40 offers https://t.co/MAhOLGNHwz

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Underwood, Illinois land four-star guard Quentin ColemanGreat way to start a big weekend.

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Re-visiting Illinois' unlikely journey to the Final FourEveryone thought the Illini would be here three weeks ago...right?!

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Stephon Gilmore Retires5x Pro Bowler won DPOY and Super Bowl with Patriots

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Illinois announces Final Four fan events in IndyA lot to do ahead of tipoff.

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Wild CFB Private Jet Expenses ✈️Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan all spent over $1M on private travel in 2025 (FOS)

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Everything you need to know about Illinois' Andrej StojakovićHe's not like his dad.

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South Carolina Lands Rugby Star 🤩OL prospect Neff Giwa commits to Gamecocks despite never playing football before (The Athletic)

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Incredible scene outside Alma Mater after Illinois punches Final Four ticketBeautiful.

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Buzzer Delay in Elite 8 Game😭

Arena horn causes early stop in Iowa-Illinois matchup

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An Illinois Sweet Sixteen win will springboard skeptics into silenceThe Orange & Blue have to lock in Thursday night.

Bleacher Report•4mo

NCAA Eyeing Early CFB StartCommittee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

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Illinois wrestling places 15th at NCAA ChampionshipThe Illini can't claim a title.

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Former Top Recruits Running Out of Chances 😕South Carolina's interior tackle must deliver in a make-or-break year 🏈

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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How Illinois can avoid NCAA Tournament upset in opening weekendDon't overlook Penn.

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How to Watch Illinois vs. Colorado: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsHere we go.

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Breaking down Illinois' path to NCAA Tournament Final FourIt's go time.

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Illinois women to NCAA Tournament for third time in four yearsThe Illini will look to build on an already impressive season.

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Illinois earns No. 3 seed in 2026 NCAA TournamentIt's time to dance.

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Illinois' new #1 priority entering March MadnessBlame the coaching if you like, blame the defense if you must. But the Illini lack a closer.

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Illinois wrestling finishes sixth at Big Ten ChampionshipsNext up: NCAAs.

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'Super excited': Illinois hosts Pro Day ahead of NFL Draft20 Illini players competed in front of NFL scouts.

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'Time to go have fun': Illini look to get loose in ChicagoTime for focus and fun.

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'He can rip it': Katin Houser quickly establishing himself with IlliniJust over two months ago, Illinois addressed a glaring need at quarterback. After losing its senior signal caller in Luke Altmyer, it needed a big boost. The Illini found it in senior Katin Houser. Now, after being with the program for the last eight weeks, Houser is settling in.

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Illinois' Keaton Wagler named Big Ten Freshman of the YearFOTY.

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Illinois State WR taking official visit to IllinoisYour best source for quality Illinois Fighting Illini news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

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Illinois' opening odds to win 2026 Big Ten TournamentSecond-best odds in the league.

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Illini land 2027 four-star defensive back Justin JohnsonIllinois reportedly made its second addition to its 2027 class on Wednesday, with four-star defensive back Justin Johnson committing to the program, according to 247Sports' Jeremy Werner. The Evanston Township High School defensive back also competes in track and boasts blazing speed. He holds a 10.64-second 100-meter time and a 21.47-second 200-meter time.

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Lou Holtz Dies at 89College football legend won national championship with Notre Dame in 1988

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Illinois names two more defensive assistant coachesFilling out the staff.

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Illinois' Berry Wallace named First Team All-Big TenA big honor for the sophomore.

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Illinois hires Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan as defensive position coachesIllinois announced Tuesday that it hired a new defensive ends coach and an assistant defensive backs coach. Mike Linehan, the former defensive ends coach at Montana, takes the same role with Illinois. Linehan coached for three seasons at Montana under Bobby Hauck, who is now the defensive coordinator at Illinois.

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What's holding Illinois back? Three areas to fix in MarchSomething needs to change.

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NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

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'Ready to go cut it loose': Former Illini QB Luke Altmyer performs at NFL CombineThe former Illinois QB1 showed out in Indianapolis.

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Photo Gallery: Illinois' 84-70 loss to No. 3 MichiganBest photos from a dud.

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Top 25 QBs For 2026 🔢How the nation's best signal-callers stack up going into the spring ➡️

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'Always a dream': Former Illini Gabe Jacas on NFL CombineThe Illinois star edge rusher took on the Combine.

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Illinois names new wrestling head coachA new leader at Huff Hall.

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Illinois' Gretchen Dolan ruled out for rest of seasonDolan will be sidelined for March.

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CFB Transfer Players to Watch 👀Top players to keep an eye on this spring after changing teams 📲

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Illinois hasn't lost to Michigan in 2,600 days. Will that end Friday?Illinois looks to make it 10 in a row.

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Illinois' data-driven offense collided with costly collapseSaturday's loss shouldn't put a "dent" in the Illini's March hopes.

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CFB Speedsters You Need to Know ⚡Check out the 10 returning players with the highest max speeds ➡️

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NCAA May Change Targeting RuleCommittee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

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The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

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Long-time NFL running back joins Illinois coaching staffA big-time hire on the staff.

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Illinois names Tyrone Wheatley running backs coachIllinois made another addition to its coaching staff Monday, hiring former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach. Wheatley joins head coach Bret Bielema's staff with an impressive resume, serving as running backs coach for three NFL teams and various schools. "Coach Wheatley is an accomplished coach with proven success in both the...

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Add any Illinois player from the past to 2026 team: Who's your pick?Who would you add to this year's roster?

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Bobby Hauck represents Illinois football's aggressive new futureHow does the hire of the ex-Montana head coach change the Illini program's trajectory?

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Illinois adds Bradford, Cooper to coaching staffIllinois announced a pair of additions to Bret Bielema's coaching staff Friday, hiring Ronnie Bradford as secondary coach and Roger Cooper as inside linebackers coach. "We are excited to welcome Coach Bradford to the Illini FamILLy," wrote Bielema to Fighting Illini Athletics. "His extensive experience, both in college football and the NFL, will make an...

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Illinois adds two assistants to football staffBoth with ties to the new DC.

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Players You'll Love in 2026 😍15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

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Big 10's CFP Proposal 😯24-team playoff by 2029. No conference championships. ESPN has full details 📲

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Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

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Illinois' Kaden Feagin to change positions, become tight endThe former Illini running back is making the switch to tight end in 2026.

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'I want to help Coach Bielema win': Illinois introduces new DC Bobby HauckThe Illini's new defensive coordinator has officially been introduced.

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Three Illini invited to NFL Scouting CombineHeading to Indy.

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CFB's Next Wave of Star Defenders 🌊Rising talent at Notre Dame, Texas, Oregon, more ➡️

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Illinois hires Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinatorThe Illini have their guy on defense.

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Illinois hires Bobby Hauck as new defensive coordinatorIllinois is hiring former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck as its new defensive coordinator, the program announced on Monday. Hauck was the head coach at Montana from 2018 to 2025, going 151-43 in his time there. "Coach Hauck's aggressive defensive scheme, which he learned at San Diego State and developed at Montana, will be an...

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Illinois hires Bobby Hauck as new defensive coordinatorIllinois is hiring former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck as its new defensive coordinator, the program announced on Monday. Hauck was the head coach at Montana from 2018 to 2025, going 151-43 in his time there. "Coach Hauck's aggressive defensive scheme, which he learned at San Diego State and developed at Montana, will be an...

Early Top Committed QBs ⭐️

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Top committed QBs early in the 2027 class🎯 Read: https://t.co/SzSwEAFjxF

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