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Jackson Langendorf

Jackson Langendorf

Joined: Oct 21, 2024

Jackson is a University of Illinois student, an aspiring statistician and longtime follower of Illini athletics.

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates his touchdown during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Play of the Week: Illinois Football's Josh McCray Stiff-Arms Into End Zone

McCray's first of three rushing touchdowns against Michigan State staked the Illini to a win

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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois guard Trey White (22) defends as Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) drives with the ball in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Basketball

Silver Linings Playbook: Positive Takeaways After Illinois' Loss to Alabama

It wasn't all gloom and doom as the Illini dropped their first game of the season Wednesday

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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defends a three pointer by Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Basketball

3 Key Numbers From No. 25 Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 8 Alabama

Dive into the digits that help explain the Illini's 100-87 defeat Wednesday in Birmingham

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Feb 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) brings the ball up court against the Boston Celtics during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Basketball

WATCH: Former Illini Ayo Dosunmu Slashes for Huge Dunk vs. Bucks

The former Illinois star soared for an emphatic jam late in the third quarter Wednesday

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Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) dribbles in front of New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. Explodes in G-League Debut

Shannon put on a dominant performance to carry the Iowa Wolves to a 140-122 victory

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) reacts during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama

We should know plenty more about this Illinois squad after Wednesday's matchup with No. 8 Alabama

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Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball down the court against the McNeese State Cowboys during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama: Scouting the Crimson Tide

The Illini face their first significant test of the season on Wednesday against No. 8 Alabama

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players face their fans after a 38-16 win over the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Ranking Illinois Football's Six Home Victories – Its Most Since 2001

A 6-1 mark at Memorial Stadium in 2024 helped propel the Illini to a bowl and maybe more yet to come

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Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Kylan Boswell vs. Mark Sears: Key Matchup in Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama

With two elites of their craft facing one another, who has the edge – and who sparks his team to a win?

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Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (59) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Football

Big Man TD: Former Illini Lineman Vederian Lowe Scores for Patriots

Patriots offensive lineman and former Illini scores first-ever touchdown catch

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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) returns an interception for a touchdown near the end of the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won the game, 24-14. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Football

WATCH: Former Illini Kerby Joseph Takes Over NFL Interception Lead

With today's pick against the Jaguars, Joseph now has seven interceptions on the season

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Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) and Eastern Illinois Panthers forward Cooper Jacobi (40) during game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Play of the Week: Ben Humrichous' Putback Slam

Known for his shooting, the Illini transfer forward showed he can play above the rim, too

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