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Rich Cirminiello

Rich Cirminiello

Joined: Oct 4, 2024

Illinois’ Luke Altmyer, left, hurries his throw under pressure from Oregon’s Brandon Johnson during the second half at Autzen Stadium.
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Week 9 Big Ten Football Recap: Illinois Outclassed By Oregon

The Fighting Illini fell to top-ranked Oregon but remained ranked in the Top 25

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Sep 22, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) tackles Chattanooga Mocs quarterback Preston Hutchinson (9) as he passes the ball during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Big Ten Football Week 9: Illinois' Gabe Jacas Leads Key Players to Watch

Illinois visits No. 1 Oregon in the feature matchup of an eight-game slate in the Big Ten

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs with the ball in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Big Ten Football Week 9 Preview: Illinois Visits Top-Ranked Oregon

The Week 9 Big Ten schedule features eight games, headlined by No. 1 Oregon hosting No. 20 Illinois

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Week 8 Big Ten Football Coach Rankings: Where Does Illinois' Bret Bielema Stand?

Through eight weeks, who are the Big Ten Coach of the Year candidates, and who's underachieving?

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Week 8 Big Ten Football Recap: Illinois Beats Michigan for Signature Win

The Illini will take a head of steam into this week's trip to Oregon after handling Michigan

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Terrance Brooks (8) celebrates his team’s 50-49 overtime win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Top Big Ten Football Storylines for Week 8: Illinois Hosts No. 24 Michigan

Michigan visits Illinois in a battle of ranked teams that could determine the second-half ceiling for both schools

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs while trying against Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tyler Elsdon (43) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Joins College Football Player of the Year Watch List

Luke Altmyer has been added to the Maxwell Award Watch List, which annually honors college football's most outstanding player.

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker David Olano (24) lines up a field goal kick during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football: K David Olano Recognized for Week 7 Heroics Against Purdue

Illini kicker David Olano was recognized by college football's foremost authority on placekicking for his performance in last week's Purdue win

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Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Big Ten Football Coaches on the Hot Seat: Illinois' Bret Bielema Is Sitting Pretty

The Fighting Illini are set with Bret Bielema, who could be in the running for Big Ten Coach of the Year

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Earns National Honors for Week 7 Performance

Luke Altmyer's breakout junior season hit a new level in Saturday's wild win over Purdue

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a touchdown catch over Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Botros Alisandro (19) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Week 7 Big Ten Football Recap: Illinois Shows Grit and Resilience

It was a wild weekend of Big Ten action, with four games being decided by four points or less

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Week 7 Big Ten Football Preview: Illinois Aims to Remain Ranked

All but Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, and Nebraska will be in action in the Big Ten this weekend

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