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Jason Langendorf

Jason Langendorf

Joined: Sep 28, 2024

Jason Langendorf is a longtime journalist who has covered football and basketball, among other sports, for ESPN, Sporting News, the Chicago Sun-Times and numerous other publications.

Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) jogs off the field following the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
Football

Tommy DeVito (Again) Takes Over as New York Giants' Starting Quarterback

With the demotion of Daniel Jones, former Illinois star Tommy DeVito becomes the Giants' new No. 1

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) blocks out Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Buru Naivalurua (12) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama (Game 4)

In their first major test of the season, the Illini are set to travel to Birmingham to take on the Tide

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson (75) and tight end Tanner Arkin (85) celebrate wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scoring a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Illinois Football Week 12 Grades: Report Card vs. Michigan State

After a bounce-back week against the Spartans, how were the results reflected in their final grades?

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. (5) flips Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) on this tackle during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Instant Analysis: Illinois Football Upends Michigan State, 38-16

All the pieces came together on Saturday to smooth out the Illini's recent misalignment

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Members of the Marching Illini Band perform outside the stadium before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Illinois Football vs. Michigan State: Pregame Injury Report (Week 12)

Last-minute updates on the injured before the Illini host the Spartans on Saturday

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Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) before the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Will the Bye Week Help or Hurt Illinois Football?

There may be an argument for each side, but under the circumstances, the answer should be simple

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Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Myles Colvin (5) box out Alabama Crimson Tide forward Derrion Reid (35) Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Will Face Alabama Coming Off Upset Loss to Purdue

After the Boilers beat the Crimson Tide 87-78 in West Lafayette on Friday, the Illini will take Bama's best shot

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St. Ignatius (Chicago) basketball guard Phoenix Gill (seated) signed with Northwestern on Wednesday. His father, Kendall Gill, played for Illinois from 1986-90 and went on to a 15-year NBA career.
Basketball

Phoenix Gill, Son of Illini Legend Kendall Gill, Signs With Northwestern

A 6-foot-2 combo guard, Phoenix has made Orange-and-Blue-bleeding Kendall a Wildcats dad

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Josh Kreutz (64) before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

How to Watch: Illinois Football vs. Michigan State (Week 12)

Coming off a bye and facing a scuffling Spartans squad in Champaign, the Illini must seize their advantages

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jayson Goodrich (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Why the Struggles of Illinois Basketball's Kasparas Jakucionis May Be Over

The Illini freshman hit a wall against Oakland, but one prominent voice says that's a one-and-done situation

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Signs Four-Star Guard Keaton Wagler

The 6-foot-6 senior guard from Shawnee, Kansas, Wagler officially signed with the Illini on Thursday

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) grabs a rebound during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Grades: Analysis vs. Oakland (Game 3)

The Illini handled their work against the Golden Grizzlies, but Individual performances varied wildly Wednesday

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