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Polling place: Scott Richey breaks down his preseason Top 25 ballot
The preseason Top 25 was released on Monday, so we're giving our Illinois men's basketball writer Scott Richey a chance to break down his ballot and answer a few lingering questions:
Tate | The new college basketball rivalry is between Nike and Adidas
This isn't Kansas vs. Duke, or Self vs. Mike Krzyzewski. It's a shoe company showdown with Adidas schools — Kansas has a $191-million deal — trying to upstage the Nike conglomerate headed by Duke and its lucrative contract running through 2027.
Asmussen | Quarterback shift to Rivers has become necessary
M.J. Rivers was the guy in the second half against Wisconsin. And should be for the rest of the season.
Asmussen | Blowout loss to Purdue puts Illini football's progress in question
Porous on defense and listless on offense, the Illini got whipped 46-7 by Purdue after taking an early lead. Now what?
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This week's game a 'must win'
Illinois running back Ra'Von Bonner discusses his likely increased workload at Maryland and the importance of Saturday's game against the Terrapins, while offensive lineman Alex Palczewski breaks down how the Illini move forward after two blowout losses.
Asmussen | Purdue gives hope to struggling teams
Purdue is giving every other Big Ten team hope. Illinois included.
Starting QB job up for grabs ahead of Maryland trip
Illinois quarterbacks AJ Bush Jr. and M.J. Rivers II are both contending for the starting job when the Illini travel to Maryland this Saturday.
Early signing period: Who's left for Illini?
At the top of that list is five-star forward Drew Timme, who made his official visit to Champaign this past weekend.
Illini coaches want team looking forward
Illinois football coach Lovie Smith discusses how he wants his team to react after the loss at Wisconsin and what might come at quarterback heading into Saturday's game at Maryland.
Bob Asmussen's Big Ten Power Poll: Oct. 22, 2018
On Monday, our 30-year college football writer weighs in on his favorite conference:
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2018 Football Schedule
| Sep. 1 Illinois vs. Kent State W 31 - 24 |
| Sep. 8 Illinois vs. Western Illinois W 34 - 14 |
| Sep. 15 Illinois vs. South Florida L 19 - 25 |
| Sep. 21 Illinois vs. Penn State L 24 - 63 |
| Oct. 6 Illinois at Rutgers W 38 - 17 |
| Oct. 13 Illinois Homecoming vs. Purdue L 7 - 46 |
| Oct. 20 Illinois vs. Wisconsin L 20 - 49 |
| Oct. 27 Illinois at Maryland |
| Nov. 3 Illinois vs. Minnesota, Memorial Stadium |
| Nov. 10 Illinois at Nebraska |
| Nov. 17 Illinois vs. Iowa, Memorial Stadium |
| Nov. 24 Illinois at Northwestern |
Basketball Schedule
| Nov. 2 Illinois vs. Illinois Wesleyan |
| Nov. 8 Illinois vs. Evansville, SFC |
| Nov. 13 Illinois vs. Georgetown, SFC |
| Nov. 19 Illinois vs. Gonzaga, Hawaii, ESPN2 |
| Nov. 20 Illinois vs. Arizona/Iowa State, Hawaii, ESPN2 |
| Nov. 21 Illinois vs. Auburn/Duke/San Diego State/Xavier |
| Nov. 25 Illinois vs. Mississippi Valley State, SFC |
| Nov. 27 Illinois vs. Notre Dame |
| Dec. 2 Illinois vs. Nebraska |
| Dec. 5 Illinois vs. Ohio State |
| Dec. 8 Illinois vs. UNLV, SFC |
| Dec. 15 Illinois vs. East Tennessee State, SFC |
| Dec. 22 Illinois vs. Missouri, St. Louis |
| Dec. 29 Illinois vs. Florida Atlantic, SFC |
| Jan. 3 Illinois vs. Indiana |
| Jan. 6 Illinois vs. Northwestern |
| Jan. 10 Illinois vs. Michigan, SFC |
| Jan. 16 Illinois vs. Minnesota, SFC |
| Jan. 20 Illinois vs. Iowa |
| Jan. 23 Illinois vs. Wisconsin, SFC |
| Jan. 26 Illinois vs. Maryland |
| Jan. 30 Illinois vs. Minnesota |
| Feb. 2 Illinois vs. Nebraska, SFC |
| Feb. 5 Illinois vs. Michigan State, SFC |
| Feb. 9 Illinois vs. Rutgers, SFC |
| Feb. 14 Illinois vs. Ohio State |
| Feb. 18 Illinois vs Wisconsin |
| Feb. 23 Illinois vs. Penn State, SFC |
| Feb. 27 Illinois vs. Purdue |
| Mar. 3 Illinois vs. Northwestern, SFC |
| Mar. 7 Illinois vs. Indiana, SFC |
| Mar. 10 Illinois vs. Penn State |
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