University of Illinois
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David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State
Nov 03, 2025 10:15 pm - CHAMPAIGN — David Mirkovic scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Monday night as No. 17 Illinois opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State. Mirkovic, a...
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Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes to lead Illinois past Rutgers 35-13, become bowl-eligible again
Nov 01, 2025 4:43 pm - Luke Altmyer threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 88 yards and a TD to lead Illinois to a 35-13 victory Saturday over Rutgers.
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Cut by Jets and brought back, former Illinois star Williams’ redemption story leads to AFC honors
Oct 29, 2025 4:44 pm - Isaiah Williams was sitting at home, upset and uncertain if he had just blown his NFL chance. The former Illinois wide receiver and return specialist had just been waived by the New York Jets, a few days after two costly mistakes were key contributors to the team's loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 29.
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Illinois defense can’t stop Washington
Oct 25, 2025 6:10 pm - Denzel Boston threw and caught a touchdown pass, and finished with career highs of 10 catches and 153 receiving yards to lead Washington to a 42-25 victory over No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.
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No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16
Oct 11, 2025 4:27 pm - Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two more scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes defeated No. 17 Illinois 34-16 on Saturday.
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No. 1 Ohio State will not be fooled by No. 17 Illinois’ 53-point loss to Indiana
Oct 09, 2025 11:32 am - Illinois’ 53-point loss three weeks ago at Indiana isn’t fooling Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he prepares his No. 1-ranked Buckeyes to face the No. 17 Illini on the road Saturday.
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Sorting through the Big Ten’s second tier: Who still has a shot at contention?
Oct 09, 2025 11:23 am - Beyond the top-10 trio, there are as many as nine other teams with at least one loss that could compete for both the league title and a College Football Playoff spot. However, none of them are infallible. Let’s break down nine teams that have a reasonable shot at remaining in league title contention entering midseason.
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Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27
Oct 04, 2025 4:06 pm - Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards, Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving and Kaden Feagin added two TD runs to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27 on Saturday.
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Altmyer and Olano help No. 23 Illinois edge No. 21 Southern California 34-32Sep 27, 2025 3:37 pm - Luke Altmyer drove Illinois to David Olano's 41-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the No. 23 Illini to a 34-32 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Saturday.
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Illinois star cornerback Xavier Scott to miss most of the season with injury
Sep 22, 2025 3:29 pm - CHAMPAIGN — No. 23 Illinois will have to play most of the season without star cornerback Xavier Scott, coach Bret Bielema said Monday. Scott will undergo a procedure on W...