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Offense falls flat in blowout loss to open 2020 season
We're keeping an eye on Twitter throughout Friday's Big Ten football regular season opener between Illinois and No. 14 Wisconsin and Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Here's a selection of…
Blowout an auspicious start to 2020 season for Illini
Illinois did not produce an offensive touchdown as No. 14 Wisconsin rolled behind new playcaller Graham Mertz.
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Blowout an auspicious start to 2020 season for Illini
Our longtime columnist weighed in on the Illini's challenging start to their 2020 campaign.
Sports copy editor Joe Vozzelli Jr. offers his weekly picks for one game to watch for each week in the Big Ten (AP national rankings are as of Oct. 18):
Daniel Imatorbhebhe aiming to end college career on a high note
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the 2020 season opener
Our beat writer caught up with the Illini coach before Friday night's season opener at Wisconsin
Three AP voters give their take on the Illini quarterback ahead of Friday night's season opener at Wisconsin
Here's what you should expect in the Illini's season opener
'Last year, when we played Wisconsin, it was an all-around effort by everybody,' defensive lineman Jamal Woods said
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
The University of Illinois football team will make a statement — on its helmets — to promote social justice.
There are 25 athletes on Lovie Smith’s fifth team who are concluding their respective college careers. Meet the veteran Illini who can play key roles during the 2020 season, courtesy the N-G sports staff.
Colin Likas chatted with the Champaign Central graduate and the Monticello alumnus ahead of Friday's Illinois football season opener at Wisconsin.
The two-time Class 2A state champion at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley was a regular on-field presence for Illinois football during field goals, punts and kickoff returns as a true freshman.
The staff that will lead Illinois this fall
The UI athletic department is opening up Memorial Stadium for students to watch the game on the scoreboard.
Illini helmets will bear black Block I for opener
A look at all seven college football teams in the Big Ten West ahead of the 2020 season
A look at all seven college football teams in the Big Ten East ahead of the 2020 season
What record will Illinois finish with this season? Honestly, it doesn't really matter. Any games played amid the COVID-19 pandemic are a bonus.
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
Justin Fields and Ohio State is an easy choice atop our weekly power rankings
Veteran Illini guard ready for final season
Now a veteran group, the Illini offensive line is counted on to have a superb 2020 season.
We asked Wisconsin State Journal beat writer Colten Bartholomew his thoughts on the Badgers going into Friday's Illinois-Wisconsin game at Camp Randall Stadium.
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