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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.

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Igor Milicic (7) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) wrestle for the ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Holds Strong in Andy Katz's Power 37 Rankings

Even after a loss to No. 1 Tennessee, the Illini slipped only one spot down the college hoops expert's list

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Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey (11) drives the ball past Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois vs. Tennessee Game-Winner: Anatomy of an Upset Denied

How Vols sixth man Jordan Gainey was able to take advantage of the final moments to turn back the Illini

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Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) reach for a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Muscles Up But Falls Short in Loss to No. 1 Tennessee

The Illini had upset on their minds in leading for much of the game, but the Vols got the play they needed at the buzzer

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Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scrambles during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Football

Luke Altmyer Announces Return to Illinois Football for 2025 Season

The Illini's junior quarterback, who may have been contemplating the transfer portal, made his return official Saturday

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Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gives a hand to guard Tre White (22) during the second half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois' Brad Underwood on Facing Tennessee: 'What Better Way to Prepare?'

Whether or not the Vols rank No. 1, the Illinois coach knew they could sharpen the edges of his young Illini

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Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) pulls a rebound as Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) and teammates defend during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. No. 1 Tennessee (Game 10)

The Illini may face no greater test all season than what the Volunteers will have ready for them Saturday in Champaign

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Nov 25, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) gets a hand from fans as he takes the court before a game against the Little Rock Trojans during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

How Illinois Plans to 'Stripe' the State Farm Center for No. 1 Tennessee

The Illini are enlisting fans to help stripe their arena orange and blue for Saturday's home game against the Vols

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Fans rush the field after victory by the Illinois Fighting Illini over the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Predicting Illinois Football's 2025 Season From Newly Released Schedule

Based on our early projections, can the 2025 Illini top the success of this season's 9-3 group?

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Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) looks to pass as Wisconsin Badgers guard Jack Janicki (33) pressures him during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. Wisconsin (Game 9)

The Illini handled their business and responded to an internal challenge from their coach in a win over UW

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Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) reaches for the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) pulls away a rebound during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Basketball

Tre White Powers Illinois Basketball to First Big Ten Win, Over Wisconsin

The junior guard blew up for 23 points, eight rebounds and a key putback dunk that elevated the Illini

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Football

Could Luke Altmyer Be Eyeing a Transfer From Illinois Football?

With the portal open and top programs offering top players the moon, might the Illini quarterback look elsewhere?

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Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Basketball

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. No. 20 Wisconsin (Game 9)

The Illini will try to rebound at home against the Badgers, who are coming off back-to-back losses

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