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Predicting Week 4 Big Ten Football Game Times
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) When will kickoff be? The Big Ten Conference and TV networks release game times for the first three weeks of the season every year but they have not announced the week four Saturday game times yet. Time slots for Saturday…...
Big Ten 2026 Bowl Game Projections Tracker
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (259+ words) Where are Big Ten teams going to go this winter. College football has begun, and it is never too early to talk bowl games. Bowl game affiliations have become increasingly complicated over the years with conference realignment, so I have…...
Three variables that can lead to an Illinois victory
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (685+ words) Can Illinois improve to 2-0? Coming off of a big 42-23 win at home against UAB (0-1), Illinois’ (1-0) is now preparing for its next challenge. The reigning ACC champion Duke Blue Devils (1-0). Duke comes into this game off of a low-scoring 17-3 victory against…...
“A lot of new faces doing new calls”: Houser shines as Illinois defense adjusts
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (862+ words) The Illini look to improve to 2-0 this Saturday. Illinois is fresh off a win over UAB to open its 2026 campaign. Now, the Illini are pivoting to Saturday’s contest against Duke – however, let’s unpack last Thursday first. For what was overall…...
Grading Illinois’ first win of 2026
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (861+ words) The results are in, and there is room for improvement. Illinois opened the 2026 season at home with a 42-21 win over UAB. A lot of eyes were watching Katin Houser and what he brings as the Illini’s signal-caller. Just as many…...
‘Never about anything but a national championship’: Underwood previews Illinois’ 2026-27 season
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1102+ words) Underwood is confident that the 2026-27 season has a lot in store for Illinois. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s been a while since Illini fans have heard from Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, but they’ll be encouraged by his recent outlook for next season....
Reacts: Will Illinois get to eight wins in 2026?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (117+ words) Eight wins on the horizon? The SBNation FanReacts results are in, and Illinois fans are feeling high about another great season in Champaign. After a pretty convincing season-opening win (minus some defensive concerns), it’s not a surprise that Illini fans…...
Why Illinois will make the College Football Playoff in 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (441+ words) I’m calling it now: Illinois is making the College Football Playoff. Illinois is finishing 11-1, with its only loss coming at Ohio State. The path is there. I would love an upset, but realistically, I don’t think it happens there. From…...
One day away: Illinois kicks off against UAB Thursday
1+ week, 4+ day ago (589+ words) The Illini kickoff their season on Thursday, against UAB at 8 p.m. We are officially one day away from the first kickoff for the Fighting Illini. After an offseason of change and realignment, the wait is over: Grange Grove will be filled…...
Three biggest question marks going into the 2026-2027 Illinois Football season
1+ week, 5+ day ago (61+ words) Will these questions be answered when Illinois takes on UAB? Illini Isaac gives his three biggest question marks facing the Illini as they prepare to take on UAB to kickoff the 2026-2027 season. Picks and a prediction for opening night. The…...