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Illinois to the College Football Playoff? No, it's not too soon to talk about it

More so than ever, the playoff is the No. 1 topic in the sport. And for the first time in what feels like forever, the Illini have serious momentum, buzz and mojo.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 3d

The Big Question: What Record Does Illinois Need to Make the College Football Playoff?

The expectations around the Illini – including a CFP bid – are sky-high this season. How many wins gets them in?

Fox News · 1d

2025 College Football Odds: Which Team Will Claim The ACC Title?

The ACC boasts more than just Clemson. Fans saw that last year with SMU and Miami (FL) . So, beyond the Tigers, which other teams do oddsmakers think will have a shot at the conference title this year?

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'The world has changed': Everything Illinois football coach Bret Bielema said at Big Ten media day

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema was the first to speak at the 2025 Big Ten Conference media day. Here is everything he ...

Your complete Illinois football 2025 schedule, dates, times, TV channels

Here is the Illinois Fighting Illini football schedule for the 2025 season, including known game times and TV channels.

Illinois kicker David Olano is ‘super confident’ as a returning starter. His Naperville family is excited too.

After playing soccer at Naperville North with his older brother, Pablo, they went their separate ways. David Olano called an ...

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Illinois Alum Named to RotoWire All-Big Ten Football Quarter Century Team

Former Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was included on a prestigious roster celebrating the Big Ten's best since 2000 ...

Illinois's College Football Playoff path: Three games HC Bret Bielema must win to contend

Illinois was one of college football's biggest surprise teams this past season. With much of the Citrus Bowl team still left, including quarterback Luke Altmyer, there is much reason to love the ...

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Can't Wait For Saturday | Latest ESPN rankings keep Illinois '26 class among Top 25

Here's the good news for the future of Illinois football: the team's 2026 recruiting class remains among the nation's best ...

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College Football Analysts Predict USC Trojans' Shocking First Loss

The Big Ten Conference is filled with intense competition and elite talent in it's second year as an expended 18-team conference. College football analysts pred ...

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Illinois football defensive back named to 2025 Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list

Illinois senior Xavier Scott is among 35 defensive backs on the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football.

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Camp Confidential: 5 questions facing Illini football

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on ...

Why Illinois could be the Big Ten’s surprise CFP contender in 2025

Illinois is emerging as the Big Ten’s dark horse for the 2025 College Football Playoff, just like Indiana in 2024.

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