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‘Tackling should be priority one,’: Illinois falls to Duke
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (695+ words) A disappointing Saturday to say the least for the Illini. Champaign, IL – So, when a team doesn’t punt once in a game, you’d naturally assume that they blew the opposing team out – right? With the Blue Devils facing a fourth…...
Why Katin Houser is the perfect piece for Illinois’ offense
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (501+ words) Bret Bielema and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. didn’t just want a quarterback with a big arm and impressive highlights. They needed a starter who could lead a team and fit a system. Katin Houser fit the bill perfectly. Houser’s…...
Illinois vs. Duke: Can the Illini cover against the Blue Devils?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (401+ words) Remember when Illinois beat Duke by 26 points last September? I bet Duke does! That sets the stage for what we’re about to get this weekend, when the Blue Devils make their trek to Memorial Stadium. FanDuel thinks Illinois should be…...
“A lot of new faces doing new calls”: Houser shines as Illinois defense adjusts
5+ day, 17+ 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…...
Previewing Illinois vs Duke matchup | TCR Podcast
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (106+ words) Will Duke be able to put pressure on Illinois’ new defense like UAB did? Illini Isaac is joined by Scott Rich of Duke Basketball Report of SB Nation to break down Illinois Football’s opponent this weekend: the Duke Blue Devils....
Grading Illinois’ first win of 2026
6+ day, 15+ 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…...
Memorial Stadium sells out for Illinois-Duke
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (145+ words) It’s always nice to pack the house. Illinois announced on Monday that the upcoming game against Duke is sold out at Memorial Stadium. It’s the program’s fifth sellout over its last eight home games dating back to last season. Both…...
FanDuel: Illinois opens as favorite to beat Duke
1+ week, 1+ day ago (454+ words) The oddsmakers like the Illini. Last September, Illinois got the job done in Durham. And it wasn’t that close. The Illini, at the time knocking on the door of the AP top 10 (remember that?!), knocked off Duke 45-19. Notably, the Blue…...
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…...
The Champaign Room Reacts Survey
1+ week, 4+ day ago (44+ words) Will Illinois get to the 8-win mark for a third straight year? Will these questions be answered when Illinois takes on UAB? Can UAB cover the spread against Illinois of 28.5? What you need to know today. Picks and a prediction…...