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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Charles Correa (5) reacts ahead of linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football Week 5 Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

The Illini have made a big switch on the sideline and will look for it to pay off in a rivalry matchup against the Boilermakers

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Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Mac Resetich (0) reacts during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From Illinois' Loss to Ohio State

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hudson Clement (13) drops a pass under pressure from Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) and safety Jaylen McClain (18) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Football vs. No. 7 Ohio State?

Sep 19, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) looks to pass during the first half against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia takes the field before the NCAA game against Ball State at the Ohio Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema following the Buckeyes' 34-16 win in the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Sep 19, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day takes his team to the field before the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

What Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Said About Illinois Ahead of Week 4

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after a 31-27 loss to the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Availability Report vs. Ohio State Brings Mixed News for Illini

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) before a game with the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Can Illinois QB Katin Houser Meet the Moment vs. Ohio State in Week 4?

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

One Key Ohio State Weakness That Illinois Can Exploit in Week 4

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the first half at against the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Stats That May Decide Illinois vs. Ohio State in Week 4

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Key Quotes From Bret Bielema Ahead of Illinois vs. Ohio State

Sep 19, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) celebrates with fans after the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football Week 4 Opponent: Ohio State Buckeyes

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Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball 5-Star Targets See Same Appealing Promise in Champaign

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against VCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois to Host Benjamin Berrouet: Can the Illini Land Multiple 5-Star Prospects?

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Analyzing EvanMiya's 2026-27 Projections for Illinois Basketball

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood has words with an official during the second half against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

One Reason Illinois Basketball Shouldn't Be the 2026-27 National Title Favorite

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

3 Biggest Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Big Ten Schedule

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) celebrates after scoring Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

David Mirkovic Lands in EvanMiya Preseason Top 10 as Two Other Illini Crack Top 20

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Is Illinois' Freshman Class Poised to Be the Best of the Brad Underwood Era?

Sunnyslope Vikings forward Darius Wabbington (21) celebrates their 61-57 win over the Millennium Tigers at Sunnyslope High School on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Central Catholic quarterback Owen Herrick steps back in the pocket during the PIAA Class 6A football championship game at Cumberland Valley High School, Friday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Illinois Football Lands Top-30 2028 Quarterback Owen Herrick

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before he first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Makes List of Top-5 2027 Recruit AJ Williams

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois Misses on UConn-Bound Five-Star NaVorro Bowman Jr.: What Now?

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

5-Star Bentley Lusakueno to Visit Illinois: Ranking Illini's Top September Visitors

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Spire Institute (OH) guard King Gibson (2) against Arizona Compass Prep during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Makes Top 10 for 5-Star 2027 Guard King Gibson

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood speaks to the media after the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Oct. 19 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

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East Peoria’s Quinton Kitt (23) shoots over Peoria High’s Jacob Duffin Jr. in the first half of their high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Peoria High School. The Lions defeated the Raiders 65-61.

Illinois Four-Star Commit Quinton Kitt to Make Official Visit to Champaign

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Adds to Growing List of 5-Star Visits With Versatile Wing Moussa Kamissoko

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Brandon Dang competes in the pommel horse on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 during the Winter Cup Men s Day 2 Competition at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Illinois Men's Gymnast Brandon Dang Wins National Title

Jeremy Hunter was named Illinois wrestling's permanent head coach on Thursday after serving 25 years as an assistant for the program and assuming the role of acting head coach in December.

Illinois Wrestling Names Jeremy Hunter Permanent Head Coach

Jun 1, 2024; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Adrien Dumont de Chassart hits his tee shot at the seventh hole during the third round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Former Illini Adrien Dumont de Chassart Wins Event With Record-Breaking Round

Mar 22, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Lucas Byrd of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates win against Drake Ayala of the Iowa Hawkeyes (not pictured) during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Defending National Champ Lucas Byrd Will Return to Illinois for Senior Season

May 23, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Nick Hardy plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

Illinois Golf Alum Nick Hardy Fires Another Steady Round at 3M Open

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois Women's Basketball Offers Dynamic Freshman Daughter of Former Illini

Mar 22, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Lucas Byrd of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates win against Drake Ayala of the Iowa Hawkeyes (not pictured) during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Illinois Wrestling Coach Mike Poeta Receives Contract Extension

Jul 6, 2025; Silvis, Illinois, USA; Brian Campbell lines up a putt on the 9th hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Golf Alum Brian Campbell Wins the John Deere Classic

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