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Illinois football will get these decorated players back for 2025
Illinois football was boosted for next season when defensive back Xavier Scott and left tackle J.C. Davis announced returns, as did defender Gabe Jacas.
College Football Playoffs: Former Illinois high school players in the semifinals
Here are the former IHSA players on rosters for College Football Playoff semifinalists Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame.
College Football Playoff: The biggest names look ahead to the semifinals
Thursday and Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinals have the potential to be some of the most exciting in years with Notre Dame taking on Penn State and Ohio State going to Texas to face the Longhorns.
College Football Playoffs: Betting the Player Prop Market for the Semifinals
With less than 48 hours until the college football semifinals kickoff, NBC Sports’ Eric Froton (@CFFroton) took a dive into the player prop market and laid out a handful of his top plays for bettors.
Ohio State, Texas meet in College Football Playoff semifinal. Who has edge in the Cotton Bowl?
The College Football Playoff is down to four teams. Ohio State and Texas will play in one semifinal at the Cotton Bowl. A breakdown of the matchup.
Two players deserve credit for how versatile Ohio State’s defense is in the College Football Playoff
Ohio State football offensive coordinator Chip Kelly remembers using Caleb Downs as a running back in the offseason. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the sophomore safety has become a versatile piece for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
The 15 Most Impactful Players in the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Star power is abundant in Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Ohio State vs. Texas. Here are the players you won’t want to miss in this week’s national semifinals.
Illinois Football Lands in Elite Cornerback Prospect's Final Five
The Illini made the cut when class of 2026 recruit Victor Singleton narrowed his list of potential destinations ...
Illinois Football no longer a 'Gimme' game for Big Ten foes
However, Illinois football under head coach Bret Bielema has turned a corner. Once seen as a traditional candidate for ...
College Football Transfer Portal Blesses Buffaloes Again
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes continue to make waves in college football, adding former Illinois offensive lineman ...
Deion Sanders and Colorado adds former Illinois offensive lineman Zy Crisler
Former Illinois offensive lineman Zy Crisler has committed to the Colorado Buffaloes, as reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Northern Illinois is set to join Mountain West for football only in 2026
Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026. The Huskies will go from the Midwest-based MAC to a conference in which the easternmost school is in ...
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Bob Asmussen | After a banner season, good times continue for Illinois football
Right now, 235 days before the Illinois season opener against Western Illinois, Bret Bielema’s team has many of the pieces it ...
Linebacker Gabe Jacas Commits to 2025 Return to Illinois Football
All-Big Ten outside linebacker Jacas announced Monday that he will return to the Illini next season for "one last ride" ...
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Illinois basketball's NCAA Tournament resume for March Madness: Jan. 6
After a solid west coast swing, Illinois basketball's NCAA tournament resume took a jump for March Madness. Here's a look.