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What the numbers say about the Bears’ much-improved offensive lineDec 03, 2025 3:23 pm - The Bears’ offensive line has passed the eye test and looked dominant. But the statistics also back it up. So 13 weeks into the season, do the Bears have the best offensive line in the NFL? Here’s a look at the numbers and what they tell us about this season’s Bears offensive line.
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Sarley: Why it’s surprising that Illinois residents eat cod, not surprising they don’t eat copiDec 03, 2025 10:00 am - A new study showed that cod is the favorite seafood in the Land of Lincoln. I find that amazing. No other of our 50 states even ranks cod in their top three. Perch is trending up 22% in the last quarter, but perch has a long way to go to catch the cod in popularity.
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Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St. still No. 1Dec 02, 2025 7:03 pm - Ole Miss lost a coach but gained a spot in the College Football Rankings released Tuesday, moving to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU. Undefeated ...
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Why did the Bulls’ fast start evaporate so quickly?Dec 02, 2025 5:34 pm - The Bulls return home Wednesday riding a four-game losing streak. Picking up some missing pieces might be the biggest key to returning to their early-season success.
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More NIU football starters enter transfer portalDec 02, 2025 4:22 pm - Two more starting football players from the NIU offense entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, bringing the total number of opening day offensive starters looking to leave the program to five.
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O’Donnell: Packers’ Wayne Larrivee sees things Bears fans should be watchingDec 02, 2025 9:00 am - THERE MAY BE NO MAN ON THE PLANET better credentialed to comment on the Bears-Packers rivalry — and Sunday's upcoming twilight throw-down at Lambeau Field — than Wayne La...
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On the flip side: Why South Elgin tight end Mueller is signing with Miami instead of ColoradoDec 02, 2025 9:00 am - When the NCAA’s football early signing period begins Wednesday for high school seniors, South Elgin tight end Gavin Mueller will commit to Miami (Florida) instead of Colorado, as he originally declared. What went into his decision to change his college choice, and how did he become such a highly sought-after prospect?
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Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald as head football coachDec 01, 2025 7:25 pm - Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program. The announcement on Monday comes a day after the Spartans fired Jonathan S...
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Michigan up to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Michigan State and Iowa State into top 10Dec 01, 2025 6:58 pm - Michigan jumped to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s basketball poll on Monday as rival Michigan State and Iowa State both climbed into the top 10. No. 1 Purdue ...
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Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women's AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLADec 01, 2025 6:55 pm - Texas moved up to No. 2 behind UConn in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll on Monday after beating two top teams in a Thanksgiving tournament. The Longho...